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Subject:Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
Date:Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700

I've just finished the head gasket job on my 88 Vanagon. Put in new water pump and new
FI lines.  Got it all back together and now it won't start.  Have fuel from the
injectors, spark from the plugs, all ele. connectors connected to the air system.  It
fires on #1 cylinder but thats it.  I rechecked the adjustment on the hydraulic
lifters several times - but I think that this is the problem.  Here's how I adjusted
them - correct me if I am wrong:

1. Backout adjusting screws in rocker arms so that ball shaped end is flush with
   surface of arm.
2. Turn crankshaft so that #1 is at TDC - also mark on rotor is pointing to
   distributer mark.
3. Turn adjusting screws in so they just touch valve stems.
4. Turn adjusting screws 2 turns clockwise and tighten locknuts.
5. Rotate crankshaft 180 degrees (COUNTERCLOCKWISE - RIGHT ???) and adjust #2
   cylinder.
6. Repeat until all are adjusted.
   The above came from Bentley.

I'm pretty certain that the pushrods are seated in the lifter.   Could air be bound
in the lines? Any input appreciated.

Gary
88GL

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