Date:         Thu, 26 Sep 2002 17:09:25 -0400
Reply-To:     dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Robertson <dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
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I have all new ignition parts and set the timing as well as dwell.  I do have a lifter that makes a lot of noise when I startup sometimes.  Sometimes not.  The noise can last anywhere from a few seconds, up to about 15 minutes before going away.  Havent done anything to valve adjustment or lifters.  Not sure waht I should even do.


David

David Brodbeck <gull@cyberspace.org> wrote:

>On Thu, 26 Sep 2002, dr wrote:
>
>> This all started for me because of lack of power.  I can get up to 65 or
>> 70, but getting there from about 45 takes for ever.  I read somewhere
>> that a vanagon of our year would do 0-60 in about 22 seconds when new.
>> I seem to make it up to about 45 in 15-20 seconds, and then forever to
>> get to 60; like around another 20 or 30 seconds.
>
>Have you checked your ignition timing?  This can make a big difference in
>top end power.  So can valve adjustment, and the overall health of your
>ignition system.
>
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