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• Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:39:51 -0400
  ...I guess that's one advantage of a car with a gear-driven (not belt or chain) camshaft -- you can turn the motor backwards...
• Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:28:52 -0700
  Neil I didn't look that closely, but it the camshaft was more than 1 tooth off. The intermediate shaft was way off. Shortly...
• Re: Why adjust valves?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:33:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...We wish valve adjustments were from drift. Unfortunately they are from wear. Wear exists all along the valve train, starting at the camshaft bearings...
• Re: Need Sender Advice (Step 1)-comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 01:21:42 EST
  ...I have used it to determine the optimal camshaft timing, and the maximum timing advance tolerated in the digifant system (1.8 L 8...
• Re: Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - will wood
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 21:02:17 -0700
  ...I tried to keep from moving the >crank, camshaft, or the pump...but things happen. I set the engine to >TDC and the camshaft...
• Re: rough idling on starting 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 16:47:02 -1000
  Tow things that you may want to check are the compression or see if your camshaft lobes are worn. both of those were my...
• Re: lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:47:39 -0600
  ...there is another possibility a bad/flattend lobe on camshaft. Hope its just a valve adjustment issue > > On Apr 25, 2011 10:25 AM...
• Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 14:11:38 -0700
  ...On 10/16/16, Brett Ne <brettn777@gmail.com> wrote: > Neil > > I didn't look that closely, but it the camshaft was more than...
• Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:17:44 -0700
  ...Hydraulic valve adjustment question > Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > >> I adjust the valves with the rotor pointing to that cyclinder. >> conveniently, if...
• MOFOCO report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:58:32 -1000
  ...The reground camshaft had worn out bearing surfaces. The "Good Used" crank timing gear had smashed teeth. Out ouf the eight valve adjustment screws...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:03:54 EST
  ...The camshaft profile is ground to a different ramp rate (almost NO acceleration ramp) on your van and if you insist on screwing with...
• Question about 2.1l Cam
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:13:02 -0400
  ...The only source I have is VW so I got him a brand new, in the VW box, camshaft for the 2.1l. When...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:59:34 -0700
  if you are looking at the top end ( the end away from the camshaft ) of a vanagon hydraulic lifter...... I believe you will see...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:02:36 -0500
  ...Valve Adjustment > > Excellent results so far with the zero-lash valve adjustment. I want to go > to about 1/4 turn to see if...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:14:42 -0700
  ...lifter. > Adjustment won't fix it. > The front two cylinders having lower compression can be an indication of a > problem including worn camshaft lobes...
• Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valvetrain noise remains
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 20 May 2012 13:50:55 -0400
  ...The question to ask is whether there are any oil pressure issues or camshaft wear that is making the noise worse. In other words...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 09:34:05 -0700
  ...Valve Adjustment > > > > Excellent results so far with the zero-lash valve adjustment. I > want to > go > > to about 1/4 turn to see if...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:35:11 -0400
  ...lifter. Adjustment won't fix it. The front two cylinders having lower compression can be an indication of a problem including worn camshaft lobes...
• Re: lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:39:30 -0600
  ...there is another possibility a bad/flattend lobe on camshaft. Hope its just a valve adjustment issue On Apr 25, 2011 10:25 AM...
• Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:42:33 -0700
  From my experience, I'd probably go with an Engle W-100 Camshaft. It's the mildest performance grind that's best for all...
• Re: Question about 2.1l Cam
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:11:51 -0400
  ...The only source I have is VW so I got him a brand new, in the VW box, camshaft for the 2.1l. When...
• Re: [Fwd: Intake manifold vacuum?]
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 21:29:54 -1000
  ...Until >now, I have decided that a worn throttle body, and poor throttle switch >adjustments cause my hesitation. Hope this helps. > >R.Feuerriegel >88...
• Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:02:58 -0700
  ...2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives! From my experience, I'd probably go with an Engle W-100 Camshaft. It's...
• Type IV Valve Job or Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  11 May 1995 07:39:42 -0800
  ...A valve adjustment showed no valves tight, so at least there is no stem stretching going on. Everything is full stock, and the oil...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 15:13:14 -0700
  ...It is a drive shaft with gear engaging with camshaft inside the distributor hole. You can see a slot from the top of the...
• Hydraulic Lifter Lore Is True!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:29:41 -0400
  ...I replaced this lifter, and eventually all 8 lifters, when the valve adjustment troubles began. I read Boston Bob's write-up and concluded...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:52:21 -0500
  ...Remove the valve covers, and setting the engine like you would for a valve adjustment, the soft lifter is easily found. Just replace it...
• Re: Question about 2.1l Cam
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:42:13 -0700
  ...The only source I have is VW > so I got him a brand new, in the VW box, camshaft for the 2.1l. When...
• Lifter Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 09:22:16 -0400
  After installing new lifters and going through several adjustments, I have come to some conclusions and would like to hear any feedback from the...
• Boston Bob Engine, Low Compression and Low Vacuum - Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:48:11 -0000
  ...Bob was concerned about possible vacuum leaks, valve adjustments, the Temp II sensor, and problems with poor plug wires causing missfiring, so he sent...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:34:18 -0700
  ...rear axles ? camshaft ? The heat load on the cooling system will be more than that produced by tired 1.9 that came out of...
• Re: Vanagons and part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:20:23 -0700
  ...That adjustment is a real bear, and I wish the engineers would be there, and bust their knuckles dealing with it. A real PIA...
• Re: '69 BUS; NEW ENGINE HELP/INFO
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 16:44:28 -0500
  ...Checkup and adjustments at 2,000 miles, including oil change at that time. Return for valve adjustment at 5,000 miles. I drive it...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 02:03:52 -0500
  Eric, after 20 years in the engine world, i know what a TDC is!!!! This is a camshaft incorrectly indexed to crankshaft problem, not...
• Re: 1.9L WBX Compression Test Question
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:14:44 -0600
  ...I see a big difference in $$ if (as Dennis describes) I can determine if it's only a valve adjustment or the cylinders. So...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 04:20:17 -0800
  ...A timing light would show that the distributor is in time, but not the camshaft. Andrew 1984 Westy "Speed Bump" 1996 VW Jetta Trek...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
  On the valve adjustment, it is normal and neccasary for the push rods to not be under compression when the cyelinder is at top...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:53:06 +0000
  ...I dont know how much you cranked that allen but anything more than one turn and you have put it way out of adjustment...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:42:12 -0500
  ...I think backing off the valve adjustment is a great tool to both clean and purge the air from a lifters and attempt preloading...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:48:33 -0500
  ...It's not AWD or anything. > rear axles ? > camshaft ? > > The heat load on the cooling system will be more than that produced by tired...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:07:06 -0500
  ...I tightened them to 1.5 turns, but now I'm almost out of adjustment(rocker arm screw is pretty much flush with the...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...This camshaft change changes many of those assumptions. How well can the engine management compensate? Some better than others. So in your case you...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:18:38 -0700
  ...I also did a top end job on a 90 Vanagon, and it had some rough valve adjustment screws ...........looking through all my other...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 17 May 2022 06:59:33 -0700
  ...This camshaft change changes many of those > assumptions. How well can the engine management compensate? Some better > than others. So in your case you...
• Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:38:33 -0700
  ...Valve Adjustment #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:39:38 -0700
  ...It's not AWD or anything. > rear axles ? > camshaft ? > > The heat load on the cooling system will be more than that produced by tired...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...Valve Adjustment > > #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only > to hydraulic > lifters and stock VW camshafts) > Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
  #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a cold engine...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 01:05:27 -0400
  ...For years a major difference leading to the long term dependability of their engine is that lack of "user" adjustments. It made sense. Everything...
• How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:32:41 -0500
  ...The valves will maintain correct adjustment at all temperatures, operating and wear conditions for the life of the engine. Any time a clearance opens...
• Re: How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 02:05:45 -0800
  ...The valves will maintain > correct adjustment at all temperatures, operating and wear conditions for > the life of the engine. Any time a clearance opens...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 15:35:49 -0400
  ...It's not AWD or > anything. >> rear axles ? >> camshaft ? >> >> The heat load on the cooling system will be more than that produced by > tired...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 13:10:08 -0700
  ...It's not AWD > or > > anything. > >> rear axles ? > >> camshaft ? > >> > >> The heat load on the cooling system will be more than that produced by > > tired...
• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -0400
  ...This camshaft change changes many of those assumptions. How well can the engine management compensate? Some better than others. So in your case you...
• Re: 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 17 May 2022 09:56:23 -0700
  ...This camshaft change changes many of those > assumptions. How well can the engine management compensate? Some better > than others. So in your case you...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:58:12 -0500
  ...It's not AWD >> or >>> anything. >>>> rear axles ? >>>> camshaft ? >>>> >>>> The heat load on the cooling system will be more than that produced by >>> tired...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:45:10 -0800
  ...the camshaft relationship to the crankshaft will be very close ..but not precisely where it was when the belt was put on right. the...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 20:49:53 -0400
  ...It's not > >> AWD > or > > anything. > >> rear axles ? > >> camshaft ? > >> > >> The heat load on the cooling system will be more than that > >> produced by > > tired...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:18:12 -0600
  ...just slap in a new belt ...and adjust the tension .. > the camshaft relationship to the crankshaft will be very close ..but not > precisely where...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:09:20 -0800
  ...just slap in a new belt ...and adjust the tension .. >> the camshaft relationship to the crankshaft will be very close ..but not >> precisely where...