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Date:         Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:42:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
Comments: To: VW Doka <vw.doka@gmail.com>
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From my experience, I'd probably go with an Engle W-100 Camshaft. It's the mildest performance grind that's best for all around street use. I've used that on a 1600 Dual Port in a 69 Bus and the W-110 for the 2180 I ran around in a Bug for 10 years way back in the day.

Specs: W-100 Lift (1.1 Rocker) .420", Duration 276, Cam Lift .383", Dur @ .050 236, Lobe Cent. 108

W-110 Lift (1.1 Rocker) .430", Duration 284, Cam Lift .392", Dur @ .050 247, Lobe Cent. 108 -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 7:10 PM, VW Doka <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Greg. > > That's pretty much what I put in an earlier posting: first oil change and > valve check at 500 miles, after that 3,000 for oil changes and valve > adjustments. The only PITA is having to remove the splash guards every > time > the valves are checked. > > As for 33 valve adjustments in 100k miles... not my problem as my Father > does his own maintenance ;-) MWUHAHAHA > > No idea on the cam grind. It's one of those parts that's been sitting on > the shelf for 5+ years (more like 10 I bet). Didn't even have the box > anymore. I'm guessing it was a mild performance grind since it idles > smoothly and I can't remember buying any aggressive grinds that I didn't > use > already. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of Greg Potts > Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:50 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives! > > > Hi Jeff, > > I'd suggest that valve adjustment should be the same interval as on > aircooled engines; 3,000 miles/5,000KM. But you may only need to inspect > them, as the watercooled heads are probably less prone to valves > stretching and seats dropping. > > How long will it last depends on how good the parts were. But if it goes > 100,000 miles you're gonna wind up under it 33 times inspecting the > valves. > > Any idea what the grind on that cam was? > > Happy Trails, > > Greg Potts > 1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato" > www.busesofthecorn.com > www.pottsfamily.ca > > VW Doka wrote: > > > > Of course, we're wondering a few things: > > > > - How long will our rebuilt/used motor last? > > > > - and, how often well we need to adjust the valves? > > > > > > This was fun and if anyone wants to drive a Frankenstein's monster that > > kicks ass, come on by the shop. >


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