Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 21:28:11 -0700
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From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject: 85 Waser Boxer Question
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I've got a question for you.
Vehicle 85 1.9 Wasser boxer.
Symptom: Tight Valve?
Symptom Tight Rocker Arm?
When adjusting the valves #1 exhaust valve was very tight. I backed off
on the adjusting screw and I had to hit the rocker arm with a hammer to
get the opening between the stem and rocker to close. All other rockers
were normal and adjusted properly. I did get this valve adjusted
properly.
The valve stem appeared to be in the right position for a closed valve.
I noticed that the opposite side valve cover was lubricating well but
this side appeared very dry.
The person owning this van is on the list and at the time I had the van
for other preventive maintenance I chose not to mention "A" potential
problem.
I feel that something has to give soon and this engine will have a valve
failure of some type but I don't want to wave red flags if it isn't
necessary.
I'm not a Wasser Boxer guy and this problem was beyond my diagnosis
skills as an Air Cooled guy.
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I've got my shop set up now and can start performing some Ceramics
Coatings Applications.
If you've still the need for Ceramic Application, drop me a note.
Stan Wilder
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