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• Re: 1.25 or 1.4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 10:06:35 -0400
  I got my 1.25 rocker arms, shafts and swivel feet as a kit from CB Performance http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID...
• 1.25 or 1.4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 08:40:02 -0700
  ...1) I've read that the 1.4 rocker arms are good to use, but I've also read that the "ramps are too...
• rocker arms. Interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:47:39 -0400
  Greetings, I was wondering if the WBX and aircooled (valve) rocker arms are interchangable. I know the valve covers are. What about higher ratio...
• Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:20:36 -0800
  ...I've only ever seen one real rocker arm problem ever. I have bucket fulls of spare rocker arm sets around. Most people never...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:50:27 -0400
  ...Rocker arm question > Will they fit? Probably. Will they work? Dunno, take a look: > > 025 109 405 C Rocker Arm, 1.9 > > 025 109...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:01:37 -0700
  ...025 109 405 C Rocker Arm, 1.9 025 109 405 A Rocker Arm, 2.1 The visual differences are that the adjuster screws...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 23:27:30 EDT
  ...Add more rocker arm ratio and it takes even more. When rocker arms are properly designed to not wipe against the valve stem (such...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 09:39:34 -0500
  ...I replaced the pushrod tube seals, installed the tubes, inserted the rods, and bolted the rocker arms in place. The rocker arms on the...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 11:17:28 -0500
  ...I replaced the pushrod tube seals, installed the > tubes, > inserted the rods, and bolted the rocker arms in place. The rocker arms > on the...
• rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 14 May 2001 20:23:32 -0400
  I, too, am curious for the answer on the type 1 rocker arms working on the Vanagon. Anyone knows?
• Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:24:21 -0700
  Will rocker arms from a 1.9 fit the 2.1 ? --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com
• installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:10:26 -0500
  ...I replaced the pushrod tube seals, installed the tubes, inserted the rods, and bolted the rocker arms in place. The rocker arms on the...
• Re: rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 14 May 2001 20:36:57 -0500
  ...rocker arms > I, too, am curious for the answer on the type 1 rocker arms working on the > Vanagon. Anyone knows?
• squishy rocker arm? / adjusting hydro valves
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 21:54:30 -0700
  ...if I place my thumb on the rocker arm, after loosening the adjuster a bit, I can press down. it feels squishy. if I...
• Aftermarket rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Potts
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 20:03:48 -0400 (EDT)
  Any thoughts (or lacking that, any experience) installing and using non-stock ratio rocker arms? What is the stock ratio anyway - ? 1:1.1...
• Rocker Arm gaskets?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 15:41:43 EDT
  ...Reading over the procedure for installing the rocker arms, Muir says to use gaskets provided for in the gasket kit. I found four "O...
• Re: rocker arms. Interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:45:06 -0400
  ...rocker arms. Interchangeable? > Greetings, > > I was wondering if the WBX and aircooled (valve) rocker arms are > interchangable. I know the valve covers are. What...
• Re: Right-side head removal,2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 07:16:13 -0800
  Sam, The question to be asking is why did your rocker arm break!?!? I hear a lot of problems on this list, but something...
• rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:39:51 EDT
  ...I was reinstalling the rocker arm assembly and dicovered that there is no longer any clearance between the arms and valves. In fact, with...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 04:23:15 -0800
  ...I replaced the pushrod tube seals, installed the tubes, inserted the rods, and bolted the rocker arms in place. The rocker arms on the...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:53:45 EDT
  ...That includes the special solid rocker arm and spacers to set the rockers up. Using standard ratio rockers you can get just the rockers...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 19:56:13 -0800
  ...High ratio rocker arms - Any good? > Hi All, > > High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available > for our vehicles...
• rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 14:30:22 -0400 (EDT)
  Does any know a good source for rocker arm assemblies (or specifically the shafts) for air cooled Type IV motors? I believe the 1700...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 07:13:03 -0700
  ...The use of the �Porsche 911� swivel rocker feet is that the arm will require little to no modifications to the rocker arm. I...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:39:08 -0500
  ...Stock W/ 1.1:1 W/1.25 Rhino Ratio Rocker Arms Intake .330 .363 .423 Exhaust .317 .349 .396 Duration ? ? ? Grinder: Web-Cam...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Sharpe, Steven (Facilities Planning)
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:48:19 -0400
  ...That includes the special solid rocker arm and spacers to set the rockers up. Using standard ratio rockers you can get just the rockers...
• High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:57:48 -0500
  Hi All, High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available for our vehicles. Do they improve performance? Do they...
• Re: rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:32:43 -0500
  ...I was > > reinstalling the rocker arm assembly and dicovered that there is > no > longer any clearance between the arms and valves. In fact, with...
• P.R. Retaining wire T4
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 22:07:16 -0800
  I see evidence of the wire being positioned in between the rocker arm assembly and the pedastal mounting base on the head on some...
• Retorqing Vanagon Waterboxer Heads
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:08:11 +0000
  ...Step Two � Remove Rocker Arms There are two bolts holding the rocker arms onto the head. Remove both bolts and the rocker arm will...
• Re: rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:33:55 EDT
  You need to add some shims under the rocker stands. You mught need to go to a longer rocker arm stud. Many VW performance...
• Strange noises from engine (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 21:08:53 -0700
  ...It was coming directly from the rocker arms. I removed the rocker arm assy. only to find all of the adjusters tips flattened out...
• Re: Parts suppliers for Half Liley?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 14:35:47 -0400
  ...32.95 1643 High performance rocker shafts $31.95 1534 Rocker arm pads, $4.95 1644 Rocker arm spacer kit, $10.95 1691 Clip...
• 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:33:15 -0700
  So before removing the driver side rocker arm assembly, I noticed that a valve spring at cylinder #2 appeared overly compressed. After reseating the...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 13:48:39 -0700
  ...What people are talking about is higher ratio rocker arms. The ratio referred in the name, is the ratio of lift prodcued on one...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:39:48 -0700
  ...injectors https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209878 and then later the 1.25 rocker arms - it requires to remove the...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:24:46 -0600
  ...easier to install... > > injectors > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209878 > > and then later the 1.25 rocker arms - it requires...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 09:19:47 -0800
  ...Hi All, High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available for our vehicles. Do they improve performance? Do they...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:59:11 -0700
  ...As far as the 1.25 rocker arms I know that they will give the valves a better lift which means better exhaust flow...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:12:34 -0500
  ...What people are talking about is higher ratio rocker arms. The ratio referred in the name, is the ratio of lift prodcued on one...
• Re: Aftermarket rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 20:31:27 -0400
  >>Any thoughts (or lacking that, any experience) installing and using >>non-stock ratio rocker arms? >>What is the stock ratio anyway - ? 1:1.1...
• T4 PR retaining wire
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:45:40 -0800
  ...I see evidence of the wire being positioned in between the rocker arm assembly and the pedastal mounting base on the head on some...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:27:34 -0700
  ...Too, if you periodically check the valve clearance and find the stem/rocker arm distance "tightening" you may be looking at a valve seat...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:55:20 +0000
  ...easier to install... > > injectors > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209878 > > and then later the 1.25 rocker arms - it requires...
• FS: 1.25 Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 00:40:34 EDT
  I am selling my 1.25 Rhino ratio rocker arms with swivel Rhino feet, solid rocker shafts along with set of Cromoly push rods...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:33:28 PDT
  ...That >includes the special solid rocker arm and spacers to set the rockers up. > >Using standard ratio rockers you can get just the rockers...
• Different rocker arm ratios
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 20:59:58 -0500
  Hi Volks, I remember seeking somewhere that the rocker arms that volkswagen uses are the same as those used on chevy engines. Can anyone...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 20:09:10 EDT
  ...ROCKER SHAFTS $31.95 >ROCKER ARM SPACER KIT $10.95 > Total$195.80 > >9MM RHINO ROCKER SCREWS $23.95 > > >The Berg 1.4 ratio...
• Re: Questions about Bent Pushrods and Repair
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 08:56:34 -0500
  ...More likely the rocker arm or valve siezed. Easy to verify. You might disassemble the rocker arm and look galling on the shaft. Also...
• Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 13:11:00 +0000
  Volks, I'm in need of a Rocker Arm for a 2.1 L. wasserboxer engine. If I have to get a complete rocker...
• Initial tappet adjustment/valves
  Historical mailing list - Alex Justice
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:33:15 -0700
  ...When I put the rocker arm assembly back on, I didn't adjust the screws over each valve. The van ran fine for several...
• Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:51:31 -0500
  ...I still have the rocker arms w/adj screws if you want them.
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:11:38 -0500
  ...cap on the rocker arm to see if i have a flat cam.>> What tool to do what? Remove the rocker bonnet's and...
• Re: 1.25 or 1.4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 21:32:59 -0400
  ...1) I've read that the 1.4 rocker arms are good to use, but I've also read that the "ramps are too...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:27:18 EDT
  ...why a roller tipped rocker should never be used on a VW)." >> I understand Berg used steel for rocker arms. While Pauter uses a...
• Are you ready for a Ratio Rocker arm Group purchase????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 23:19:48 EDT
  Pauter has offered the following prices for ratio rockers. They have 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5. Prices are direct from Pauter... Quantity...
• T4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 17:43:00 -0500
  ...Now the thing is this, out of all of them, 12 rocker assemblies I might have a mere 2 arms with their related half...
• [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 09:39:48 -0500
  ...the long bent wire that goes in with the rocker arms seems to press up against them inside the rocker box, but is this...
• Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:27:50 -0500
  ...I like that Berg includes all the bits and pieces new Rocker arm tips: Berg says roller tips reduce reliability. "When rocker arms are...
• A couple of head repair Q's:'81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:49:16 -0700
  ...Anyway, in looking at one of the rocker arm shafts I've pulled, one side of the shaft (where the rocker arms ride) is...