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Date:         Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT
Reply-To:     CMathis227@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
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Joel,

If you try to find this stuff specifically for the WBX you'll be out of luck just about anywhere but Fast German Auto. But, the plugs are available from any FLAPS that carries Bosch plugs. The part number IIRC is 4477 but check with me or the list to confirm this before you buy them. In the parts computer at Pep Boys they were listed for a Nissan pickup! The ratio rockers and pushrods can be sourced from any well supplied VW performance shop as they are the same pieces used for the Type 1 air cooled Bug and Type 2 Bus engines.

While you're upgrading don't forget a K&N air filter. It improves the breathing some and every little bit helps.

While you have the engine stripped down you can pick up a little more power by port matching the intake and exhaust manifolds.

Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo' Smoothed ceramic coated exhaust, Turbomax muffler, polished throttle body, K&N, +4's, port matched exhaust, and 6-degrees BTDC timing.

In a message dated 10/25/01 11:04:08 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<< Volks, this weekend I'll be tearing down my 2.1L Carat's engine to replace the head gaskets and do the JBweld fix on the heads. While I have the heads off, I want to do the half liley. I just don't know where to get the parts. Ratio rocker arms? Chromoly pushrods? Bosh Platinum 4 spark plugs? Please help. Joel >>


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