Date:         Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:58:53 EST
Reply-To:     Wolfvan88@AOL.COM
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From:         Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers Comments
Comments: To: tonyt_eye@ns.sympatico.ca
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
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> I recently had my head gaskets replaced and new hydraulic lifters, I asked
the
> mechanic to replace anything that was suspect but he found nothing else to
> replace (at least in the top end).
> The engine is a 1.9 litre with 122k miles and an even 135psi on all
cylinders. Does > this sound like a good candidate for the 1.25 rocker?

The mileage sounds high, were the heads rebuilt with new springs or valve
guides?

If not the extra lift could increase the wear on the parts or cause a spring
to break because of added stress from the increased lift or the engine taken
to higher revs because of the added power.

If it were me, I would not put them on and try other ways to increase power
before the rockers.

Bosch Quad tip platinum plugs
Free flow muffler
K&N air filter
No vacuum leaks
Regulator working OK
Synthetic oil
All FI parts working correctly
New O2 sensor if yours in has more than 60,000 miles
good working injectors - PLUS FUEL LINE IS GOOD NO FIRES WANTED!!

(Personally, I would have rebuilt the engine with that much mileage)


> I'm reserving judgement for a while on the chip as a lot of other
>  list members have raised some valid points about its value.

The chip will have an effect on the FI system, Many Golf, Jetta and others
have chips that do INCREASE the power.


I would not add the chips and rockers unless the bottom end is freshened up
to prevent a possible failure.

That is why I added a lot of parts to prevent failures

Robert