How was that engine running before you did the head? Do a compression / leak down test, you will know right away if something is wrong with the valves. But i doubt that, you didn't talk about noise or heavy engine shake. Also, check the plug to see if one or 2 is wet (coolant or fuel). Plug tell everything. If not, you broke or didn't plug something right in the head job process. In my experience, if a pushrod is not well align, it will pretty quickly create an horrible noise.... i said horrible. Now, if none of the above, find if you have a fuel pressure probleme or a ignition (fire) one. Last, and sorry to say, Vanagon head job is an art in some ways. I have fix badly done job more than once. I can change Subi / Honda / Toyota head gasket with my eyes close.... Any Vanagon heads job still need my full concentration. Best luck to you Ben |
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