VW rocker arms Technical Articles

Re-assembling Rocker Arms

table text goes here Lets get started, we have our new heavy duty rocker shafts and 1.25 ratio rockers. Now we need to assemble them.

Parts you might need – link to category Stock Replacement Parts

Slide the spacer on to the shaft and center it. Then a rocker shim needs to go on each side.

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By admin on September 23, 2009 | Engine and Trans
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Valve Adjustment Procedure with Videos

Tech Article -- Valve Adjustment Procedure.
Parts you might need - link to category Gasket Set & Seals

Note: This procedure needs to be done every 3000 miles without fail! Keeping the valves adjusted will make your VW run forever (well, almost). What you are doing when you “adjust the valves” is adjusting the clearance between the rocker arms and the valve stems.
Note:We strongly recommend that you read this procedure through in its entirety before commencing to adjust your valves. It is well to understand what you are doing as you go along.
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By admin on September 17, 2009 | Engine and Trans, How To's, Maintenance
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