Noisey T3/T25 hydraulic tappets? Lets adjust them.

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4 жыл бұрын

So Buggly's tappets rattled like nuts in and old tin can.
This is how I adjuster the rockers to quiet them down a bit.
WOW big difference.
Rocker cover gasket:-
www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-parts/engine/petrol/watercooled-engine-wbx/gaskets-seals/rocker-cover-gasket-t3-wbx-ct.html
Hydraulic tappet/cam follower:-
www.brickwerks.co.uk/hydraulic-cam-follower-t3-petrol.html
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I have to warn you that I have no formal automotive training, and have just learned by breaking stuff. If you can learn anything from my mistakes then great, but you do so at your own risk!

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@richindex96 2 жыл бұрын

Splendid video! No un-needed waffling! Just nice easy to follow information and guide! Will be checking mine tomorrow

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problems 👌. Good luck sorting it out 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

@XCTERRA Жыл бұрын

the sound of freedom👍👍thank you. This is the stuff that gets me going. Great content

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 👍

@markhiggs1487 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, mine makes this noise and wondered what it was will definitely be having a go.

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤞 Cheers Larcs

@chrishomel9558 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Just what the doctor ordered. Cheers Matey, I'll be doing mine tomorrow.

@LarcsWorkshop 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, no problems. Good luck sorting it out 🤞.

@mesaboogieman4001 8 ай бұрын

I'm really surprised how bad they sound with loose tappets. Took the engine out of my '81 Vanagon because it sounded like this and wondered why I couldnt see anything wrong. It had a lot of oil leaks so still worth doing. Very helpful video if youre new to setting up hydraulic tappets!

@LarcsWorkshop 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes they sound terrible don't they.

@kevmelbel 10 ай бұрын

What a great video! Thanks so much for this. Saved me a trip to the shop.

@LarcsWorkshop 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, no problems. Glad it was of some help 👍.

@lifeandliberty777 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Best video I've seen on how to do this.

@LarcsWorkshop 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, no problems. Glad it was of some help.

@tillgasche1559 Ай бұрын

thanks man really helped me. I really like your videos

@LarcsWorkshop Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍

@Danbryantartist Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video thanks! Feel totally confident to do it now 😉

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problems 😃. Glad it was of some help. Cheers Larcs 👍

@ryancarey1535 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video, cheers mate

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, no probs 😃. Cheers Larcs 👍

@user-wz4wg3vb4s 2 жыл бұрын

very Helpfulle ', thanks alot and amazing tutorial...

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

No problems 😃, thanks for the comment. Cheers Larcs 👍

@derrickstraun8484 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information

@LarcsWorkshop 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, no problems 👍

@umitakbey8187 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful. will try it out soon ! :)

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@earlyreefer 11 ай бұрын

Lovely content

@LarcsWorkshop 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, that's very kind 😁

@tommiller8416 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. :)

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

No probs 👍

@type2523 3 жыл бұрын

The adjustment screws also wear . Vw suggests 2 turns but a lot of people say that 1-1,5 is better because the valve seats wear

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info👍. Cheers Larcs.

@hakanklc2833 3 жыл бұрын

we user feeler gauge for making valve adjustments in vw bug, but in T3 it is not needed I understand. Am I right?

@chronicsys Жыл бұрын

@@hakanklc2833 that depends entirely on whether you are running solid (feeler required) or hydraulic (self-adjust) lifters +1 1.5 turns vs 2

@kpdvw 2 жыл бұрын

A good tutorial, My 2.1 digifant engine had excessive valve clatter after running a while, popped the covers off and found adjuster exhaust #4 laying in the valve cover, intake adjuster#4 1/2 way out and the 2 lock nuts by Cyl #3 in the head below the valve springs and rocker arms.. some bloke (me had a daft moment the last time I adjusted the Valves) forgot to tighten the lock nuts which never happened before also I tightened all adjusters 2 1/2 turns and engine runs great!

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, wow must have been noisy 😬. Good job you fixed it before any damage was done👌. Cheers Larcs 👍

@4RingsRetro 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a difference! I thought that's how they were supposed to sound...I have the 1.9DG and it's a bit rattly... I must admit I didn't quite understand the timing bit, maybe you can tell us more about that?

@LarcsWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Basically, the spark plug lead that the rotor arm is pointing at, goes to the cylinder at top dead centre (when the spark plug fires). This is where you want the engine, to set the pre-load (2 turns) on the hydraulic lifters. Hope this makes sense, sorry I'm rubbish at describing things.

@4RingsRetro 4 жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop No that helps! I appreciate you commenting back. Love all of your videos, thanks for taking the time 👍🏻

@finbarrdolan Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@connorsmith3834 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Larc, do you by any chance know where I can get the engine compartment bleed valve for the cooling system? We seem to have the same system but I’ve just got a Y piece in place of the bleed valve. Thanks

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my first port of call would be www.brickwerks.co.uk/ Good luck 🤞. Cheers Larcs

@oldmanad 3 жыл бұрын

great video! i was scared to do anything with the engine in-case I break something but you make it look pretty straight forward! I am going to have a look at this on my van now :) when you crank the engine, is there a reason to do it counter clockwise and not clockwise? I am a complete beginner and just trying to gain knowledge :)

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment 😃. It doesn't really matter which way you turn the engine just as long as the cylinder you're adjusting is on top dead center (TDC). It's worth noting that if the rockers are not slack (like mine were not) when you first check them, it's probably worth slackening them off then leaving them for a minute or two before resetting them. This should allow the hydraulic tappets (or lifters) to fully relax before re-compressing with the scree. Good luck with the adjustment 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

@oldmanad Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop not sure if you check old video comments but fingers crossed... i had to readjust mine today as it was making a rattly noise all of a sudden, but i notice on some of them i had to have the screw done up so much that the nut didnt have much thread to hold onto, while others still had loads of adjustment left (if that makes sense) do the adjusting screws wear down? or have i set them up wrong?

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@oldmanad The locking nuts would normally easily be on the threaded section. Probably worth checking again, try releasing the pressure on the screw fully and leaving it for a bit to ensure the hydraulic cam follower has fully expanded before you reset it. Good luck sorting it out 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

@oldmanad Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop thanks for the reply. i have a feeling i was on exhaust stroke and not compression stroke. will try to adjust again on my next day off ( i didnt realise there are 2 tdc's for the same cylinder)

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@oldmanad No problems 👍

@davedrums5982 Жыл бұрын

Totally superb video - thank you so much for doing it! Can I ask a stupid question? I've got a 1983 1.9 T25 - will this have hydraulic tappets too? Do they all have hydraulic tappets? Thanks, Dave. Subscribed, LIked and Notified

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problems 😃. As far as I know all of the 1.9 & 2.1 flat 4 water cooled have hydraulic tappets. Thanks again. Cheers Larcs 👍

@keithmcgrath9402 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for the video, I had a similar amount ot tappet play, (2ltr petrol engine) do you think there's any risk of the valves hitting the pistons when the hydraulic tappets get full of oil, Also thinking a few of them are a little weak, as I was able to plunge them in s little after taking out the free play, Thanks keith

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have thought they'd touch the pistons. If you can push them in easily by hand and they're squishy, I'd say they're on their way out. Cheers Larcs 👍

@thelittleredbarn174 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking on how to adjust hydraulic lifters on a Type 4 engine but couldn't find anything and wondering if it's done the same way as this? Thanks

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know for sure but I'd expect the process would be similar. You'd have to confirm the preload for your specific engine though. Cheers Larcs 👍

@oldhuldy 2 жыл бұрын

Cold? Warm? I may have aleaky lifter. If thsts the case shoild I run it for short while, take it for short warmup drive and do it this way?

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😃 Cheers Larcs 👍

@knightreader8442 3 жыл бұрын

Which way do You rotate the crankshaft? Counter or clockwise??

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

This was a while ago but I think I rotated it counter clockwise. Cheers Larcs 👍

@chronicsys Жыл бұрын

you have a gorgeous exhaust system. ca you tell us where who made it? thanks \o/

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

It's a VW Speedshop exhaust. Here's a video I did of fitting it, the details are on there too. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebh6ideBxsuWkoE.html Cheers

@chronicsys Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop Thanks! I have same system. Funny how same sh1t always looks better on other folks engines LOL

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@chronicsys So true 😂

@boratsagdiyev6633 Жыл бұрын

My van is very tappy after starting when it's been stood for a few months over winter. It eventually clears once the engine gets warm and then is quiet as a mouse. Would I be right in that it's more likely to be a sticky tappet rather than clearance settings?

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

I think you're correct 👍. It's very common for them to be tappy when they haven't been used in a while. Cheers Larcs 👍

@Riki.Masorati 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. My DF is very noisy so i will try this. But why are they gettin loosy ? I thought they are maintenance free ?! 😮

@LarcsWorkshop 4 ай бұрын

I guess it's just a little bit of wear on the cam, followers, rockers and valves and it all adds up over time? If you have to adjust them often I think it's a sign of excess cam lobe or follower wear.

@Riki.Masorati 4 ай бұрын

Okay thank you. I will try it. My engine is 41 years old and has never be opened. 😂

@LarcsWorkshop 4 ай бұрын

@@Riki.Masorati 👍

@DidierBan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, now I can stop waking up my neighbor every time I turn on my Vagabond.

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😂. Hopefully your neighbor will appreciate it👍. Cheers Larcs

@andrea286 Жыл бұрын

Hi, is it normal that 2 tappets are not aligned in the same piston? Because one of them is out few millimetres more then the other one.

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

They should both be more or less the same. Check you're on TDC on the compression stroke on that cylinder, you might be a little bit out? Good luck sorting it out 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

@vanhuss9239 Жыл бұрын

How do I know what engine I have in a 83 vanagon?

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Find your engine number and look it up on the internet, there is loads of info about them. The number can be found stamped on a flat area above/right (facing you as you look at the engine) of the crankshaft pulley. Cheers Larcs👍

@vanhuss9239 Жыл бұрын

Fuel Injected. I might add.

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

👍

@andrewsimmons8139 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, how could your tappets have been that loose? Not just a little bit short of preload but actual lash there?! And your dizzy drive is 90° out, with plug leads moved round to compensate.

@LarcsWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Yeah I know, better now though. Hadn't noticed the dizzy, the drive must have been out in its long and sordid past LOL, then put back in wrong. Another job for the future maybe?

@andrewsimmons8139 4 жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop yep, it'll make life easier when explaining things too! When you set it to the notch in the dizzy, that should correspond with no1 firing, and the pulley 5° notch (yours was on no2).

@phillydra9823 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewsimmons8139 my dizzy is positioned exactly the same lol

@hazza123live 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewsimmons8139 your correct I just noticed that as I've only just set the distributor timing on mine but none the less a very helpful video

@ryanbellus2831 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I was tripping on that too, thinking I was messed up, mine is also 90 off from yours!

@angerx4 Жыл бұрын

Hi, it's normal when i add the 2 extra turns, the valve is a little bit opened? Thanks!

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

No it definitely should not be open. It should only compress the hydraulic tappet (or cam follower). Cheers Larcs 👍

@angerx4 Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks but if i add the 2 extra turns, the valves start top open, any idea ?

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@angerx4 . If they all do the same, it sounds like you might have solid followers not hydraulic?

@angerx4 Жыл бұрын

In fact only 2 tappet seems to get the problem

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@angerx4 I would suspect those two have failed or somehow got stuck.

@satanjau 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of exhaust is this?

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

It's a VW SpeedShop stainless exhaust system. I fitted it in this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebh6ideBxsuWkoE.html Cheers Larcs 👍.

@LarcsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

@@marklauricella8604 Yes, a little bit. Sounds a lot better though 😁. Cheers Larcs 👍

@Anomalous-Plant Жыл бұрын

Does the oil or coolant need to be drained before this?

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

No, although there will be a small amount of residual oil left in the valve covers. Cheers Larcs 👍

@crocro8559 Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop Thanks! I did it but still hear the tapping. Before I start the 1.5/2 turns, should there be no play at all in the rocker? It sounds a lot better but I still have some ticking. What I mean, I can kinda still compress them and keep getting movement so I think I got them all too tight. You seem to be only holding the rocker with two fingers from the side. I was pushing on the lower part until there was no movement I could create and then started my two and a half turns.

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@crocro8559 . Shouldn't need to compress them before tightening them down, just 'feel' the resistance. You might have some weak ones like I have. The ticking might reduce after a good long drive, they like that. Cheers Larcs 👍

@crocro8559 Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop Thank you very much!

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@crocro8559 👍