2 turns is correct. After setting, you must walk away for a couple of
hours to let them bleed down. Bentley doesn't make this clear, most
likely due to the fact that the only time they should be adjusted is
during assembly. If they are really gunked up, then so is the whole
engine and an overhaul will be needed anyway. They are almost at the end
of the oil train. The oil that goes through them, also goes through the
push rods and lubricates the rocker arms. Imagine what went through the
bearings if debris is in the lifters.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Roger Sisler
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 10:50 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child
(update)

This is an issue sure to cause debate. I must tell you that I once set
my
lifters per the Bentley(lash +2 turns)and got no compression. The valves
remained open even when "closed" and this collapsed 2 of the lifters for
good.The lifters were gunked up before hand, but I believe this wont be
healthy for even new lifters.The best I can figure out is that Bentley
ment
the settings to be lash +.2 turns.However I am certin this will not be
agreed with.What I settled on , and what works fine for me is lash + 1/4
turn.I think this sets the lifters at the mid range of their travel.Good
luck in this prosess, Roger