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A quick guide on removing air from hydraulic valve lifters (bleeding), such as those used on the fuel-injected VW Type 2 bus. Why do hydraulic lifters need bleeding? The main goal is to ensure that before installation, hydraulic lifters are properly filled with oil and oil only. By bleeding them,

> This post is currently a draft Quickstart Pick the timing method you want to perform to see how it's done. Alternatively, read on for more information on timing a Type 4 engine. Timing procedureUsageProsConsStaticFirst motor start after a rebuild or distributor replacement. It's not yet possible to use one of

... for Type 1 and Type 4 engines (1968-1979) Service and specifications AValueNotesInspect every10,000 km (6,000 mi)From "So wird's gemacht" manual: - Inspect: 10K km - Replace: 20K kmReplace every24,000 km (15,000 mi)The FI engine originally used long-life spark plugs. If NGK plugs are used,

For the '74-'79 fuel-injected Bay Window bus (Type 2) Vacuum hose identification No.Part No.DescriptionInside diameterOutside diameterLengthMaterialNotes1n/aHose (brake booster)---13 mm---Hard tubing, black---2022 133 083 DElbow------------ ---3071 133 086Hose (decel valve to brake booster)13 mm15 mm250 mmHard tubing, transparent, vinylVanagon part number, but same hose4N 90402301Hose (decel

I took some pictures while my bus was being lifted, for reference and to assess the status of everything under-floor. The pictures were stitched together into one, so the perspective is not always right.