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Re: Duplicates - me or you? or Lenti!
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 29 Sep 1995 11:00:16 -0500 (CDT)
...On Thu, 28 Sep 1995, Tim Smith wrote: > OK Gerry, get your finger of the Xerox key :^) tim smith <grin> <push><evil gleeful laugh...
Re: Pushrods - Their Purpose?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 17:45:03 -0400
...The pushrods pass beneath and into the heads, where they push on the rocker arms which in turn push on the valves. The valves...
Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 21 May 2017 12:21:30 -0700
One trick I'd thought of to help keep the push rod seated during assembly was to apply grease to push rod end that...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:47:58 -0800
Eric, Type IV motor = pushrod tubes that install THROUGH the heads. Type I motor = pushrod tubes that require removing the head. '81 Westy = Type...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:28:54 -0400
Mike S wrote: > Sorry for the confusion, but when someone says "push rod covers," that > describes valve covers or push rod tubes to me...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:38:19 -0500
...Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install > > > Eric, > > Type IV motor = pushrod tubes that install THROUGH the heads. > Type I motor = pushrod tubes that require removing...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:13:15 -0400
...Sorry for the confusion, but when someone says "push rod covers," that describes valve covers or push rod tubes to me.
Re: Bent push rod.
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sat, 7 Aug 1999 17:26:12 -0700
Forget about the pushrod, it is scrap. When you replace the valve you also bent replace the pushrod too.
Thursdaye Fun
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 13:01:28 -0600
...Vanagon/push1.jpg http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push2.jpg http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push3.jpg http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push4.jpg...
Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 19:05:35 +0000
...You know the heater and vent cables?� They are flexible sheathed rods that can both push and pull.� By contrast a sheathed cable like...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Michael
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 14:13:12 -0500
Control cable or push/ pull cable. Usually solid wire instead of stranded cable. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2013, at 14:05...
Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 14:46:09 -0400
I need a set of Brake Adjuster Push Rods for my '84 Vanagon. Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster Push Rods are frozen and rear...
Re: Poptop Lift Assists
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
Thu, 2 Jul 2015 14:53:27 -0700
Before I got my lift assists, and before I fixed the push bar (which was very worn), the force required on the push bar...
Push Rod Tube Removal
Historical mailing list - ALAN G. L. LOO, INTEL CORPORATION, SANTA CLARA, CA
Mon, 29 Aug 94 16:41:15 PDT
Hi Gang, Yes you can remove the pushrod tubes wihout removing the heads. Simply remove the valve covers, the rocker arm assemblies, and grab...
Re: how do i remove lifters w/o removing the (L)head?
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Wed, 1 Sep 1999 09:40:12 -0400
Your bent pushrod was probably due to the bad lifter. Yes, you can get to the lifters without pulling the head. You need to...
Re: Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 22:53:15 +0000
...Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon I need a set of Brake Adjuster Push Rods for my '84 Vanagon. Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster...
Re: Patching pushrod tube?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:19:50 -0700
>I have a leaky pushrod tube (was hit by something, got a blow, is >cracked in the middle). You could try cleaning with brake...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:53:26 -0500
...ve had better luck with the spring loaded replacement tubes. > http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub > es
pushrod tubes
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Nov 1995 13:05:12 -0600
The '72 type II has the type 4 "pancake" engine with the relatively easy pushrod/seal replacement. I've used 2 piece pushrod tubes...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:16:07 -0500
...Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull Hi All, I am looking for the correct terminology here: You know the...
Re: damaged push rod tubes vanagon
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Sat, 1 May 2004 19:53:40 -0400
>>>>o i pulled the rocker shaft assembly and push rods to find 1 bent and one worn about 1/3 or the way through...
Simple Question (push rods)second time around
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Thu, 9 Dec 2004 18:15:12 -0800
What problem would there be from using solid lifters and push-rods on a hydraulic cam. I built the engine thinking I had a...
Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:05:28 -0700
is this OK? http://www.amazon.com/OE-Supplier-111109335-Engine-Push/dp/B007LX9WEY/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1445439858...
Re: O2 reset
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 23 Jan 2003 17:16:27 -0500
How hard did you push it in? The first time I pushed mine it didn't seem like it had activated anything so I...
Groved pushrod end
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 16:46:26 -0700
...one of the pushrods has been "grooved" about 1 1/2" from one end. It is as if it was done on a lathe...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:29:06 -0400
At 05:46 PM 9/10/2008, Ken Wilford wrote... >We are talking about the push rod tube covers under the engine. Arrgh. This...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:29:52 -0800
...The linear movement of the inner cable is most often used to transmit a pulling force, although push/pull cables have gained popularity in...
Re: push rod tube seals
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400
Mike, I had to deal with a similiar scenario ( leaky O-rings in collapsible pushrod tube ) I had a new stock tube and Bentley...
Bus Depot - Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 08:05:26 -0800
Hey folks, I need a set of pushrods for 2.1. According to both the VW dealer and EKTA, they are different between 1...
Re: Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 21:14:09 +0000
...Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon I need a set of Brake Adjuster Push Rods for my '84 Vanagon. Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster...
Re: Oil leak - 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Dec 2014 23:54:07 -0500
...You need to remove the rocker assembly and the push rod of the tube to be replaced. Inspect the push rods to ensure they...
Re: Need to replace a pushrod
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 19:57:28 -0400
...From your description it sounds like you have a problem not with the push rod but with the push rod TUBE. There is a...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:45:58 -0700
...Sorry for the confusion, but when someone says "push rod covers," that describes valve covers or push rod tubes to me.
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:15 -0500
...http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub es The tubes shown are for a 1200 to 1600cc upright...
Re: pushrod set???
Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:39:25 -0600
Looks like push rod tube seals for a 1600 and down engine to me. Send me a SASE and I'll give you a...
2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 14:23:22 -0600
Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube leak. Found there was a 4 inch crack in one tube. Upon disassembly and removal of...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:43:09 -0600
...For gross adjustments the button in the center is pushed which releases the lock and then the handle can be pushed or pulled. I...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 14:56:44 -0800
...2.1 L push rods Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube leak. Found there was a 4 inch crack in one tube...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:02:44 -0500
...The only way > > to insall new push rod tubes, (original, style) is to remove > > the head. >
Lifter removal
Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
Wed, 2 Sep 1998 09:30:16 -0500
...The pushrod was trapped between the lifter bore wall and the pushrod cup that had detached from the lifter. I removed the pushrod with...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:43:55 -0500
...Many light aircraft use a > push/pull bowden cable for the throttle control, and here it is normal > for the inner element to be...
Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:35:54 -0700
...it always pushes down until the TOB contacts the pressure plate. and you can push the lever up with your fingers ..and slave piston...
Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 07:00:45 -0500
I Have gone threw my stock of used push rods just to see if I had a stash of shorter units I had put...
RV: Rear windshield wiper. Problem or is this normal?
Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 16:01:00 -0600
...It is normal, you just have to push the lever backward again. When you push it once it starts moving. When you push it...
leaky pushrod tubes and o2 type 4
Historical mailing list - radish150
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:20:29 -0800
...push rods Hi, I have a report of oil leaks from the Driver's Side Push rod tubes on a bus I am looking...
Re: Thursdaye Fun
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 16:53:46 -0700
...Vanagon/push1.jpg > http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push2.jpg > http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push3.jpg > http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push4.jpg...
pushrod set???
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:59:06 -0800
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6763&item=2400001887 How is this item considered a pushrod set? Are they the...
Re: Questions about Bent Pushrods and Repair
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 11 Nov 2003 08:56:34 -0500
Cary; Replacing the bent pushrod is straightfoward. Replacing the pushrod tube is more involved but should be within most VW owners grasp. As to...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:48:40 -0500
...http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub es I found the adjustable ones work well for a while...
damaged push rod tubes vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 1 May 2004 13:14:52 -0400
hi all last night i took on the job of R/R stock push rod tubes with expandable double O-ring style. so i...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:11:51 -0800
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1685_716/new-push-rod.html Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 16 May 2017 08:23:14 -0700
...I removed the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker alignment, but one push rod (lifter) now seems to be out too far...
Re: Carat Table Problems
Historical mailing list - Daniel Hoffman
Thu, 24 Oct 96 17:57:08 -0700
...push tabletop toward sidewall to open; push tabletop toward sidewall to close. If the locking stud is pushed too far it will catch on...
Re: leaky pushrod tubes and o2 type 4
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 19:43:44 -0600
...push rods > > Hi, > > I have a report of oil leaks from the Driver's Side Push rod tubes on > a bus I am looking...
Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:59:34 -0700
...Since making sure the pushrods are properly seated in the middle of the lifter when you are putting pushrods back in ( like after a...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:08:06 -0700
BTDT! You need a set of adjustable pushrod tubes like these: http://www.jbugs.com/product/4012BP.html?Category_Code=vw-bugpack-pushrods-t...
84 seatbelt confusion
Historical mailing list - ren ren
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:57:18 -0700
My 84 camper, middle seat has 2 short belts with orange push top, 1 VERY long belt with push top, and 2 belts with...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:43:39 -0400
Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) the > same for 1.9 and a...
pushrod tube leak, 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Wed, 9 Apr 1997 18:26:21 +0000
I installed 8 new pushrod tubes when I rebuilt my 1.9L and since then, one has a minor oil drip. I am tempted...
Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:10:14 -0400
There is no spring that pushes the cylinder back. The release bearings always rides on the pressure plate fingers. In fact the cylinder has...