[T2] Worn cam lobe

[Christopher Slaymaker]

I thought I would use a ZDDP additive with my last oil change (Castrol 40W). 

I just happened to check the valves after a few hundred miles and #2 & #4 intakes were tight. 

Is this cause for concern?

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>   2. frame parts (c.dreike)
>   3. Vacuum assist (ka1dza)
>   4. Re: Sliding door bearings (accessys at smart.net)
>   5. Re: Vacuum assist (ka1dza)
>   6. Re: Vacuum assist (Paul)
>   7. Re: frame parts (c.dreike)
>   8. Re: Vacuum assist (Jamie)
>   9. Fwd: Tillamook busses (c.dreike)
>  10. diesel exhaust .... (John Dillon)
>  11. Re: Vacuum assist (Old Volks Home)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:41:11 -0700
> From: doktortim at rockisland.com
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: [T2] Sliding door bearings
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> Anyone know of a source for the front lower bearing for the side door or
> an industry standard type equivalent?? BusDepot can only provide
> indefinite backorders.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> T.P. Stephens aka Doktortim
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:25:54 -0700
> From: "c.dreike" <c.dreike at verizon.net>
> To: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] frame parts
> Message-ID: <55E23172.9010405 at verizon.net>
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> Hi,
> I'm looking at purchasing a 68 bus. It will need a few frame members 
> replace forward of the front beam.
> It may also need the lower 6 inches of the front sheet metal replaced. 
> The rest of it looks OK.
> 
> Any suggestions for a source of body parts? Used or new metal.
> 
> 
> Thanks
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:56:17 -0400
> From: ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> To: "<type2 at type2.com>" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] Vacuum assist
> Message-ID: <35ACC72F-2A45-44C7-96A3-9DBC936CFF44 at verizon.net>
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> Hi all,
> I hope everyone is enjoying a great late Summer weekend.
> I finally got all of the rubber brake hose, the master cylinder, and the old break fluid replaced. My son in law helped me bleed brakes so the pedal was up 5-6 inches with the engine not running. As soon as I start the engine, the pedal goes to the floor. Is the vacuum assist causing this? How do I fix it?
> 
> TIA!
> 
> Bob Pratt
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:00:45 -0400 (EDT)
> From: accessys at smart.net
> To: doktortim at rockisland.com
> Cc: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] Sliding door bearings
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> 
> I got one for my bus from BustedBus in Colo.
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
>> On Sat, 29 Aug 2015 doktortim at rockisland.com wrote:
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>> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:41:11 -0700
>> From: doktortim at rockisland.com
>> To: type2 at type2.com
>> Subject: [T2] Sliding door bearings
>> 
>> Anyone know of a source for the front lower bearing for the side door or
>> an industry standard type equivalent?? BusDepot can only provide
>> indefinite backorders.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> T.P. Stephens aka Doktortim
>> 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 05:28:26 -0400
> From: ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> To: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome at gmail.com>
> Cc: "<type2 at type2.com>" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Vacuum assist
> Message-ID: <4425B196-AE85-4169-BC1E-03D93AF3A084 at verizon.net>
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> Hi Jim,
> 
> Where is it located?
> 
> Bob Pratt
> 
>> On Aug 30, 2015, at 12:47 AM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Bob -
>> 
>> Sounds like the one-way check valve in the engine compartment has failed or installed backwards.
>> 
>> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/power-brake-servo-2/power-brake-servo-check-valve-191611933
>> 
>> Jim Thompson
>> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
>> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
>> Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012
>> oldvolkshome at gmail.com
>> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
>> Find me on Facebook:
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>>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 3:56 PM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>> I hope everyone is enjoying a great late Summer weekend.
>>> I finally got all of the rubber brake hose, the master cylinder, and the old break fluid replaced. My son in law helped me bleed brakes so the pedal was up 5-6 inches with the engine not running. As soon as I start the engine, the pedal goes to the floor. Is the vacuum assist causing this? How do I fix it?
>>> 
>>> TIA!
>>> 
>>> Bob Pratt
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:07:40 -0400
> From: Paul <saulsbury at cox.net>
> To: ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> Cc: "<type2 at type2.com>" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Vacuum assist
> Message-ID: <17F34992-2134-4B2C-B171-F6BEAABEC7EC at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
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> I believe if the check valve is bad or installs backwards that would result in a loss of vacuum or no vacuum assist.  Sounds like you still have air in the system and is more noticeable when vacuum assist is applied.   Brakes are tricky and air likes to hide unfortunately. 
> 
> Paul 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 30, 2015, at 5:28 AM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Jim,
>> 
>> Where is it located?
>> 
>> Bob Pratt
>> 
>>> On Aug 30, 2015, at 12:47 AM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Bob -
>>> 
>>> Sounds like the one-way check valve in the engine compartment has failed or installed backwards.
>>> 
>>> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/power-brake-servo-2/power-brake-servo-check-valve-191611933
>>> 
>>> Jim Thompson
>>> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
>>> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
>>> Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012
>>> oldvolkshome at gmail.com
>>> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
>>> Find me on Facebook:
>>> http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Thompson/100000710343835
>>> ***********************************
>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 3:56 PM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> I hope everyone is enjoying a great late Summer weekend.
>>>> I finally got all of the rubber brake hose, the master cylinder, and the old break fluid replaced. My son in law helped me bleed brakes so the pedal was up 5-6 inches with the engine not running. As soon as I start the engine, the pedal goes to the floor. Is the vacuum assist causing this? How do I fix it?
>>>> 
>>>> TIA!
>>>> 
>>>> Bob Pratt
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 08:02:28 -0700
> From: "c.dreike" <c.dreike at verizon.net>
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] frame parts
> Message-ID: <55E31B04.3020104 at verizon.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
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> I took a look at Busted Bus. Looks like I could get almost anything I 
> need from them.
> 
> Cheers,
> Chris
> 
> 
>> On 8/29/2015 3:25 PM, c.dreike wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I'm looking at purchasing a 68 bus. It will need a few frame members 
>> replace forward of the front beam.
>> It may also need the lower 6 inches of the front sheet metal replaced. 
>> The rest of it looks OK.
>> 
>> Any suggestions for a source of body parts? Used or new metal.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Chris
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> type2 mailing list
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 12:31:48 -0400
> From: "Jamie" <jrivers at globalserve.net>
> To: "Paul" <saulsbury at cox.net>,    "ka1dza" <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> Cc: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] Vacuum assist
> Message-ID: <50895FFD2E2A4D7DA307D09EE0486831 at user9a649adff0>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8";
>    reply-type=original
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>>>>> the pedal was up 5-6 inches with the engine not running. As soon as I 
>>>>> start the engine, the pedal goes to the floor. Is the vacuum assist 
>>>>> causing this? How do I fix it?
> 
> there is a valve in the booster,, when the pedal opens the valve, it allows 
> vacuum to pull on the system and assist in the pressure required by your 
> foot.......... if the pedal moves before you actuate it,, then the valve is 
> working by itself..
> 
> I'll bet that the booster is full of bake fluid, and causing this.
> 
> take the master cyl off.. and dip something in the hole to see if there is 
> fluid in there
> 
> if there is ,,, use a steel tube bent in a U so it can go in thru the hole.. 
> and reach near the bottom of the booster... and then put a hose on the other 
> end,, and figure a way to pump the fluid out,, or siphon the fluid out,, or 
> use a wet vac ,,, or tip the booster up to drain it,,, or,,,,
> 
> old master cyl can leak out the seal that is between the master and the 
> booster,, and you will have a fluid leak that you can't see..
> 
> Jamie
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:46:28 -0700
> From: "c.dreike" <c.dreike at verizon.net>
> To: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] Fwd: Tillamook busses
> Message-ID: <55E33364.5020809 at verizon.net>
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> 
>    
> 
>    
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>    
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>    
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> 
> 
> Last weekend the Tillamook Ice Cream bus stopped by at my house for 2
> hours of PR. All the neighbors showed up and we had a great time
> sampling the wares. They had Chocolate Hazelnut and Mint Chocolate Chip
> Tillamookies.
> Delicious.
> 
> See the busses at:
> https://www.tillamook.com/tours/meet-the-buses.html#
> 
> Cheers,
> Chris
> 64DD Kamper Kit
> 
> PS If you would like a couple of photos of the event, pmail me.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 10
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:39:30 -0400
> From: John Dillon <johndillon at johndillon.com>
> To: vanagon <vanagon at gerry.vanagon.com>, BP
>    <The_Bug_Pack at yahoogroups.com>, Mailing List - Type <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] diesel exhaust ....
> Message-ID: <468DB762-5762-40A0-9B06-F82591CA9262 at johndillon.com>
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> Not sure why i posted that last link … looks like this is actually the bad boy I have to buy … I’d be OK with a muffler shop … if it was really gonna save me more than an $100.00 or so … Old Rolf seems to think these guys do very good work …
> 
> 
> http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/55-exhaust-down-pipe-hanger-kit-19-aaz-mechanical-diesel-vanagon-engine-conversion/#.VeM_A7RTVid
> 
> 
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> Message: 11
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 11:16:30 -0700
> From: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome at gmail.com>
> To: Jamie <jrivers at globalserve.net>
> Cc: Type 2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Vacuum assist
> Message-ID:
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> 
> Jamie -
> 
> I believe Bob indicated in his original post that he had replaced the
> master cylinder.  Sounds like 1-way check valve in the engine compartment
> to me, at least that's been my experience.
> 
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012
> oldvolkshome at gmail.com
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> Find me on Facebook:
> http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Thompson/100000710343835
> ***********************************
> 
> On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 9:31 AM, Jamie <jrivers at globalserve.net> wrote:
> <SNIP>
> 
>> 
>> old master cyl can leak out the seal that is between the master and the
>> booster,, and you will have a fluid leak that you can't see..
>> 
>> Jamie
>> 
>> 
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