The easy answer is “it depends”.
I would check prices for both options and just do the cheapest.
Moss Motors also has them, part #454-010. But they are pricey at $49.95 each! Yikes!
They are made VERY well though (see http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/454-010.pdf)
In either case, you also want to replace the rubber strips between the…[Read more]

Hi BIll,
I think I will be able to help…once I get home. My daughter has a volleyball tournament at Penn State this weekend.
If no one has replied by then, I will check my schematics when I get home Monday evening.

 This has been sold,thanks..Jon

Hi JC,
No idea. Would you add a couple photos to this post?

Always good to hear a happy ending! Now go do some happy motoring this weekend!

I just finished replacing the rocker arm assembly on my car.  It did solve my problem.  After rereading your posts I realize that the valve spring being compressed was a symptom that mine didn’t have.  The good news for some, although apparently unfortunately not you, is that the solution that I was given will work.  My car runs fine now.  I’m…[Read more]

Touche!Thanks for making me smile about this Rich!

Paul,
Actually, you can do a compression test on #4, but the result will be ZERO lbs. . Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Rich

Thanks dbrock.Like I wrote in an earlier post, cylinder #4’s exhaust valve spring is partially compressed; about a quarter inch or so. That means there is about a 99.9% chance that valve is partially open, either because a valve guide or valve seat is messed up or the valve stem is bent. With the valve open…no compression test!

Jerry,Is your brother’s TD VW based? Or front engine?If it is VW based, it is likely the titling state used the VW pan vin, which is stamped into the center tunnel, under the TD’s seat.If it is front engine, there might be a VIN plate ona door jamp, under the hood on the firewall, perhaps near the windshield where factory built cars have their VIN plate.

Could be, but my symptoms were exactly his.  A simple compression test will tell him whether or not he needs to pull the engine.

The “wavy” washer failure is what causes the “hairpin” rocker retainer to snap. That’s the problem I encountered with my 1776 MOFOCO motor.
The wavy washers fail because they are old and can’t take the stress of stiffer valve springs or higher lift cams. The “high” spots on the washer wear, the washer comes apart and the rocker arm play slams the…[Read more]

Possibly great news for you!  I was talking to my VW guru (Happys VW in New Albany Indiana).  He told me that there are washers on either side of the rocker arm.  One is wavy and one is solid.  If the wavy washer wears out, it allows transverse travel of the rocker arm and it will let the rocker arm move enough to let the pushrod fall out.  The…[Read more]

That’d be the aluminum thermos we transferred the Pimm’s to when I heard that glass bottles weren’t allowed on the field. But I am also glad to see you.

What’s that in Ed’s right hand ?

What the heck is that thing doing there? 

I’m home and can’t say enough about the weekend. What a good time. Even though Ally was being tempermental. You guys were great. Schu even got to assist me pushing Ally home from our ride as well as pulling her to show field. Thanks again. The answer is….
I pulled the tank filter, not bad cleaned tank as best as possible, the tank appears to be…[Read more]

Richard,
Dropped of Monday night – Wayne said to check w/ him on Saturday and see
what is up. He has to order rebuild kits for the carbs and do the work, so
could be a few days. The set w/o the filters was missing the part where you
you hook up the throttle – do you have those laying around somewhere or
are they just missing?
I may be going to the…[Read more]

If the valve stem bent and wedged itself in the valve guide it would hang the valve open with the head of the valve missing.
The most common failure with valves aren’t the valves, but the seats coming out.
A loose rocker causing the pushrod to come out of it’s cup would not bend a valve…it would just stay shut and make a racket with pushrod get…[Read more]

Duh. Um, no. I didn’t think to do that! But I will.
It’s likely not the issue. If the valve had broken off, I don’t think the valve spring would be compressed the way it is.