Thanks Greg.

That's pretty much what I put in an earlier posting: first oil change and
valve check at 500 miles, after that 3,000 for oil changes and valve
adjustments.  The only PITA is having to remove the splash guards every time
the valves are checked.

As for 33 valve adjustments in 100k miles... not my problem as my Father
does his own maintenance  ;-)  MWUHAHAHA

No idea on the cam grind.  It's one of those parts that's been sitting on
the shelf for 5+ years (more like 10 I bet).  Didn't even have the box
anymore.  I'm guessing it was a mild performance grind since it idles
smoothly and I can't remember buying any aggressive grinds that I didn't use
already.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Greg Potts
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!

Hi Jeff,

I'd suggest that valve adjustment should be the same interval as on
aircooled engines; 3,000 miles/5,000KM. But you may only need to inspect
them, as the watercooled heads are probably less prone to valves
stretching and seats dropping.

How long will it last depends on how good the parts were. But if it goes
100,000 miles you're gonna wind up under it 33 times inspecting the valves.

Any idea what the grind on that cam was?

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca

VW Doka wrote:
>
> Of course, we're wondering a few things:
>
>  - How long will our rebuilt/used motor last?
>
>  - and, how often well we need to adjust the valves?
>
>
> This was fun and if anyone wants to drive a Frankenstein's monster that
> kicks ass, come on by the shop.
>