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• Oil pooling in drivers side valve cover.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:47:59 -0500
  I have a 1.9 automatic 1984 that seems to be accumulating too much oil in the drivers side valve cover. There is so...
• Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 10:43:41 EST
  ...But the problem is that when I open the valve cover, oil continue to drip for over 5 minutes on the driver side of...
• Valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:00:19 EDT
  ...Is there a trick to getting off the driver's side valve cover without taking off the exhaust? Coop
• Re: loud valve ticking
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 19:18:12 -0500
  ...The cure? Drive it. Be a little easy on it, as one valve isn't opening all the way. It will pump up in...
• Re: Valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:42:10 -0700
  ...I've taken off the driver's side valve cover several times "in situ" and don't remember any particular problems. Looking at it...
• Re: $%@#% autotrans. got oil in the ATF. help
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 15:11:53 EST
  ...at the minimum, you will need to check and retify any final drive bearing "slop" and SHOULD overhaul the valvebody and maybe the whole...
• Re: Broken valves?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 15:59:48 -0500
  ...Did the valve heads hit the pistons? This is practally unknown with a gear driven cam. Does the valve stem fit OK in the...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 01:37:03 -0500
  To drop the valve to the driveway. One of them can’t be suspending the valve. They both must come free. Jim Sent from...
• Fuel expansion tank float valve
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 23:41:05 -0300
  The nipple on the drivers side expansion tank flat valve has broken off in the line (the things you find when crawling around under...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 15 May 2007 12:12:33 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/front_heater_valve.htm Don't forget to clamp the hose before and after the valve, if not, well, coolant...
• Re: Bad intake valve @ 30,000 miles????
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 22:20:09 -0500
  Sam, In normal operation of any piston engine, the valve train, driven by the cam, opens and closes the valves very smoothly. There is...
• Re: Sodium filled valves
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 06:14:51 -0500
  ...the valve guides in the WBX head. Not sure if it is even necessary in a water cooled head. Good Luck and Drive Safely...
• Sodium filled valves
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 10:12:48 -0500
  ...there are sodium filled valves available that will fit the WBX heads. If so, what are the sources? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:01:11 +1200
  ...desmodromic valve train..One tower shaft driven gear > between the cylinders with some kinda linkage to both open and close > each valve...no springs...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 13:53:15 -0500
  ...com> wrote: > To drop the valve to the driveway. One of them can’t be suspending the > valve. They both must come free. > > Jim...
• valve clatter
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 13:24:16 -0500
  ...I drove it around and to the gas station and back home and the valves are still clattering on the drivers side. Will this...
• Re: replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 11:10:54 EST
  ...Also when I took the valve cover out on that side (driver side) oil was dripping quite a bit, but not when I removed...
• Re: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:52:26 -0400
  ...valve that controls the coolant getting into the heater core? the only thing I can think of it's full of air. Drive some...
• unplugged idle stab valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:23:55 EDT
  ...I would think that with the idle stab valve unplugged it won't be a problem to drive the van with the control unit...
• Re: Cam timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:06:54 -0500
  No valves in a two stroke engine. And I remember correctly, the plug fires on every crank rotation, unlike a four stroke. John Rodgers...
• Re: Leaky Valve? 85 1.9L Waterbox
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:05:44 -0500
  If the problem is the seal around the valve stem, the symptom would be oil consumption. Not a big problem to drive as long...
• Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:58:14 -0700
  ...with 29 of 32 valves bent by clashing with the pistons..4 cams and an idiotic drive belt system for those cams.. Ducatti had...
• Valve cover oil driver side
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:09:51 -0800
  ...opened the valve cover on the driver side. I collected over half a pint of oil coming out of the valve cover. The question...
• Re: Sodium filled valves
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 09:51:46 -0500
  ...I use the a good Italian valve with no problems I have seen exhaust seats take a beating in vans that are driven to...
• Hydraulic Valve Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Mon, 18 Mar 96 20:32:52 +0000 (GMT)
  ...adjusting it only to remove any valve gap (as it was when I bought it) - and have driven it for 5000 miles or so...
• 85 WBX stalling; A/C related part needed
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 27 May 2000 14:35:15 EDT
  ...These valves are probably the same so if you have a either valve you want to part with we would be grateful. Drive Safely...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 02:49:04 UT
  ...drive gear wasn't removed. (To be absolutley safe you can pull a valve cover and check valve action to see where the valve...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:09:31 -0500
  ...Maybe I have a faulty valve, assembled incorrectly at the >factory??? > >Commentary is invited. > >TIA, > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver > > > > >
• Re: Fuel expansion tank float valve
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 19:52:36 -0700
  ...RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote: > The nipple on the drivers side expansion tank flat valve has broken off in the line (the things you...
• Re: rear heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:36:06 -0400
  ...garden tractor or whatever, to operate the rear heater valve from somewhere near the driver's seat (beneath?) I don't think it'd...
• Front heater valve external leak
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:40:25 -0300
  ...I put the old worm drive clamp on. No luck. I'm thinking of just putting the old valve back on tonight, but because...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:35:05 -0800
  ...1) Set the valves to zero lash and drive short trips for a week. 2) Set the valves again to zero lash and drive...
• Tink,Tink,Tink goes the valve!
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Sat, 21 Sep 1996 23:03:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...valve tap off the pass side valves. Driver side does it too. I wonder if it is a) a sticky set of valves, b...
• Idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:46:23 +0000
  ...I am in need of a idle control valve for my 1987 Vanagon tin top 2-wheel drive. If anyone can hook me up...
• Re: Fuel expansion tank float valve
  Historical mailing list - raymond markett
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 23:30:25 -0700
  ...Fuel expansion tank float valve The nipple on the drivers side expansion tank flat valve has broken off in the line (the things you...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:57:34 -0400
  ...If it will now engage freely in all the gears, the valve body is probably dirty.You can probably drive it to the emission...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 May 2011 09:08:22 -0700
  I found that check valve on a later model vanagon at the wreckers. it was installed in line on driver's side of radiator...
• Bent push rod jammed into rocker and damaged valve
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 21:40:44 -0400
  ...The valve was stuck open. With a screw driver I was able to move the valve into the closed position, but it moved with...
• Vortex Valve(tm)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 20:33:18 -0700
  ...The amazing Vortex Valve(tm) is made in the USA from the highest quality materials made right here in the USA. Drive Safe and...
• Re: FFFriday Fumbling Follies ...well yadda-yadda-yadda
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 21:57:10 -3100 (PDT)
  ...eye! > >If you drive a Seven-Five, This loafs a blast to drive, But just in case you're bored, Valves still can't...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 25 May 2024 18:02:38 +0000
  ...Pinch off >> the hoses with harbor freight hose clamps so you don’t lose coolant. >> Lower the whole valve assembly to the driveway and...
• Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:57:43 -0500
  ...Maybe I have a faulty valve, assembled incorrectly at the factory??? Commentary is invited. TIA, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• weak engine power after van sits - recently changed lifters
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:17:14 -0700
  ...there is low power and very load valve clatter for the first 20 minutes of a drive. If I start the van up the...
• Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 May 2004 22:02:55 -0700
  ...valve has a constant vacuum that comes from the vacuum reservoir that is in the mid section of the vehicle next to the drive...
• Re: driving w/ bad valve,+ Death in the Valley for the engine
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:46:05 -0500
  ...W Rob wrote: > If you had to drive the van with a bad valve seat and you really > really didn't want to find...
• valves getting looser: how much is too much?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 12:57:48 -0500
  ...valves went from .006 to .008-.009 each. Is this just what I should expect? It was a very cold winter and I drive...
• Re: Questions About Buying Diesel Westi
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Feb 1997 03:14:12 +0200
  ...for: > have someone drive it (hard), and follow behind. Too much > diesel smoke may mean at the very least neglected valve > adjustments. Black smoke...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 22 May 2007 20:02:17 -0700
  > Terry Kay offers such a valve which can be seen on this page (scroll > > down a little). It includes verbage on the installation: > > > Personally...
• Re: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to$216!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:13:17 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dave Baker wrote: > Sodium-filled valves. There's a neat concept. Can anyone tell me why > they would want...
• Re: valve hanging up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 08:29:19 -0500
  ...If that doesn't do the trick, re-adjust the valves per Boston Bob. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Clarence J Falarski wrote: > Good...
• Re: Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 May 2005 05:28:29 -0500
  tabe johnson wrote: >OK --- can someone please explain how and why >the anti drain back valves in the Mahle and Mann >filters work so...
• Mud flap
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 16:05:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...There isn't even any bracket! Is this normal? My theory is that because the valves are on the drivers side, the mud flap...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:53:32 -0500
  ...24-182 clearly shows the idle stabilizer control valve. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Dennis Haynes wrote: >85 1.9 does not have...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 16 May 2004 13:15:27 -0400
  ...valve has a constant vacuum that comes from the vacuum reservoir that is in the mid section of the vehicle next to the drive...
• Re: valve clatter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 14:04:56 -0500
  ...I drove it around and > to the gas station and back home and the valves are still clattering on the > drivers side. Will this...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:04:55 -0500
  With the engine warm, diusconnect the idle stabilizer valve. Drive it a bit and see what happens. I had an 85 GL with 1...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 11:25:28 -0500
  Your hydraulic aircooled should have no valve noise after the first 10-15 seconds, if you drive it daily. During this startup period you...
• Re: butt cold
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:28:29 -0700
  ...valve, but didn't leak once the valve was all the way open. Startled me a little, but since my dad has always driven...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 06:23:23 -0400
  ...Maybe I have a faulty valve, assembled incorrectly at the >factory??? > >Commentary is invited. > >TIA, > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver > > > > >
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 06:58:23 -0700
  ...In any case, adding a heater on/off valve that can't be safely operated by the driver while the vehicle is in motion...