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Subject:Re: BenT VW items
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:24:46 -0600

Dan

        Am looking into this for a Friend in SantaFe for whom I just finished an install

of the GoWesty EFI + New Injectors so it's just the Rockers I'm interested in ~ Thanks

for the info ~

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 12 Jun , 2019, at 8:39 AM, Dan N wrote:

> hi Dean,
> 
> I'd suggest to try Marco injectors first .... easier to install... 
> 
> injectors
> 
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209878
> 
> and then later the 1.25 rocker arms - it requires to remove the old rocker arms, instal new ones, turn the piston to TDC, and adjust the preload 1.2 or 2.00 turn after contact... a little bit more work or bring the van to the mechanic (which I did  because I am not familiar with preload setting procedure, he charged me $50.00 including a set of new valve cover seals)...
> 1.25 rocker arms
> 
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2216246
> 
> no intention to give free advertising for Marco but the injectors result is amazing and when combine it with 1.25 rocker arms result it's even more amazing.
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:26 AM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>                 @ DanN & MBob
> 
>         Which is it > Rockers or Lifters? & Where do You get them ~
> 
> 
> On 12 Jun , 2019, at 5:50 AM, Mbob1950 wrote:
> 
> > I'll second that on Marcos injectors and lifters. They completely transformed my 86 Syncro 2.1. Idles very smooth. Comes off idle quicker and stronger. More power up hills and getting a little better gas milage. 17 vs 16. 
> > Thank you all for the list. I do also use FBook for info. You just have to know where to go and when to ignore a site. Easily done in notifications. 
> > 
> > Thanks
> > Bob
> > 
> > http://idiopath2017.wordpress.com
> > http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >> On Jun 11, 2019, at 23:46, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> 
> >> hi Dean,
> >> 
> >> my observations here are subjective, some of us may agree, some not... so
> >> take it as they are...
> >> on our 2 vans, my son's 2WD tintop and my Syncro tintop, both 2,1 WBX...
> >> we installed Marco's fuel injectors on both..
> >> - it was big improvement in responsiveness  in acceleration on passing on
> >> freeway at 55mph and up...
> >> 
> >> we installed later on a set of 1,25 rocker arms from Marco on both
> >> engines...
> >> - it's even better... idle is smoother...
> >> - we feel we have more HP
> >> - requiring less downshift on uphill grades
> >> 
> >> so... please take it as is... if you got a set and don't have the same
> >> result... please don't blame me...
> >> 
> >> I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms...
> >> 
> >> regards
> >> 
> >> dan
> >> 
> >>> On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 8:57 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>>               Dan
> >>> 
> >>>       What do the Marco 1.25Rockers do for You ~
> >>> 
> >>>> On 11 Jun , 2019, at 8:38 PM, Dan N wrote:
> >>>> 
> >>>> I don't use FB... I am not sure if I posted or mentioned some of the
> >>> items
> >>>> I like... here's a recap:
> >>>> 
> >>>> - stainless steel coolant hoses
> >>>> - all the silicone hoses around the engine
> >>>> - Marco fuels injectors
> >>>> - Marco 1.25 rocker arms
> >>>> 
> >>>> dan
> >>>