How do you adjust the valves on a 84 vanagon gl?

Answer 1

To adjust the valves on a 1984 Vanagon GL with a water-cooled engine, start by removing the engine cover and locating the valve covers. Use a wrench to loosen the bolts and remove the valve covers. With the engine at TDC (top dead center) for each cylinder, use a feeler gauge to check the gap between the rocker arm and the valve stem; the correct gap is typically 0.006 inches for intake and 0.008 inches for exhaust valves. Adjust the valves by loosening the lock nut and turning the adjusting screw to achieve the correct clearance, then retighten the lock nut and replace the valve covers.