From my experience, I'd probably go with an Engle W-100 Camshaft.  It's the
mildest performance grind that's best for all around street use.  I've used
that on a 1600 Dual Port in a 69 Bus and the W-110 for the 2180 I ran around
in a Bug for 10 years way back in the day.

Specs:
W-100  Lift (1.1 Rocker) .420", Duration 276, Cam Lift .383", Dur @ .050
236, Lobe Cent. 108

W-110  Lift (1.1 Rocker) .430", Duration 284, Cam Lift .392", Dur @ .050
247, Lobe Cent. 108
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 7:10 PM, VW Doka <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>