VANAGON archives -- May 1998, week 3 (#148)

Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 15:58:13 EDT Reply-To: kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com> From: kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> Subject: Re: Advice - New Motor Comments: To: dipp@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM

Scott; The first thing that comes to mind: Check the valve train adjustment. The BGB (Big Green Book) calls for two turns after adjuster contact, I have heard there are those who run just one turn. While your at it check distributor timing. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<K-ville,NC> Temporarily internetless 86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup 60 Porsche T-5 Coupe 85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis>

On Sun, 17 May 1998 10:29:11 -0400 Scott Snyder <dipp@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET> writes: >I recently put a rebuilt motor in my 81 Westy. My problem is the motor turns very sluggishly!

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