what cause the rockers to hit the valve covers

custom66 · Samba Member Joined: August 24, 2003 Posts: 51

I have a 1641 in my car, and its leaking oil from the valve covers when i take the covers off you can see that the rockers are hitting the valve covers. what causes this and how can i fix it.

VW Addict · Samba Salesman Joined: January 09, 2003 Posts: 3920

Are they stock rockers and stock valve covers... or do you have aftermarket covers on?

Glenn · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:05 pm Post subject:

Push Rods too long.

Who set the rocker geometry when the engine was built?
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custom66 · Samba Member Joined: August 24, 2003 Posts: 51

yes they are stock rockers and valve covers, thats why im confused

ice baller61 · Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:55 am Post subject:

how many shimes do you have under there? is the valve adjustment right?
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clayster89 · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:56 pm Post subject:

buy high lift valve covers that should help ya out

Glenn · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:20 pm Post subject:

gears · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:37 pm Post subject:

I agree with Glenn, except they're too short --


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