.006?????????????????????????????????????????????????????

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 turn IN right away!!! at least, i put it to 1.5 to 2 turn
in and have the same compression if they were at .5 in... Olf lifter /
engine... All the van i did lately have an average of 1.5 turn in, below
that i have heavy valve noise at start up.

Cheers, Ben
http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_engine6.htm

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So when I changed out my heads I set my valves to .006" per Bob's
instructions. Now about a month later I felt it was enough time to go ahead
and final adjust them. I got it hot, popped the covers, set it for TDC #1
losened the locknuts, fingered the adjusters to contact, then screwed them
in 1/3-1/2 a turn each. Tightened the locknuts, and repeated all around. Put
the covers on and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Started it up and it ran
REALLY rough (barely held idle). After a little while it got a bit better.
Took it out for a spin, and now the engine is quiet as a ghost (a far cry
from before adjustment). The idle seemed to be improving, but is still a bit
rougher than before. Is this normal as the lifters self-adjust? Did I do
them too tight? If so is it likely to be a serious problem? Everything has
gone so smooth on this overhaul, I would hate to screw it up with a little
final adjustment like this. BTW: Stupid me, I forgot to take a comp. check
before adjustment.

-Nate '84 Westrosity