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Date:         Sun, 17 Mar 2002 22:23:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
Comments: To: John Patton <jfp7@HOTMAIL.COM>

John,


I removed the rocker arms and torqued the 4 bottom bolts on each head from
25 ft-lbs to 40 ft-lbs (they were a little loose) and then reinstalled the
rocker arms in the exact place where they were removed from.  I think what
happend was the head gasket was compressed enough so that the valves wont
seat and create enough compression.  What do you think?


If this is the case I assume that I need to re-adjust all of the valves.
If so How do I find Top-Dead-Center.  I have the Bentley manual so I'll
follow that for adjusting.


If you can please call me. Anyone !  Cell Phone (916) 541-3045


Thanks,


Blake Heinlein
Sacramento, CA
-Right now stuck in Chico, CA
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