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• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:09:57 -0500
  ...However, any side-to-side movement in throttle pushrod >causes engine idle to drop off. Is this normal? John, suggest you start by setting...
• Re: Cam timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:06:54 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Pensioner wrote: > Lift and Duration are the two parameters of interest in cam design along > with the ramp geometry...
• Mystery oil&gas leak
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 23:23:23 -0400
  ...How can I fix this with ease? Can I remove the rockers and push rods and break the pushrod tubes off then install the...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:46:58 -0400
  ...florian@gmail.com>wrote: > Hmm, tried to get the tie rod ends pushed out this morning from my syncro > to no luck. seems one...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:45:20 -0700
  Hmmm, those pics that GregM posted remind me alot of those spring loaded toilet paper roll holders..... just sayin'.... ;) Steven 91 Westy On Mon...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:37:55 -0400
  At 08:26 PM 3/23/2009, David Kao wrote: >Unless there are telescoping push rod tubes that are much better >than the ones...
• Removal fo FI injectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:34:31 -0600
  ...Do they screw in like spark plugs, push in and snap into position, or held in by some sort of retainer? Is access from...
• Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:13:53 -0500
  ...That rod is some seriously hard steel. The crux of it came down to cutting that rod to get it released. Removed the cut...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:09:29 -0800
  ...What are the pros and cons concerning push-rod > tubes? There are different types so I've noticed. I think well-installed original equipment...
• Re: Electric Locks - Rear hatch will not open
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:01:36 -0400
  ...the "Activator rod" comes out of the little nylon piece and you just have to put the rod back in by pushing it in...
• Re: oil from pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:43:10 -0500
  There is more to pushrod tubes than just push rod tubes. There are O rings on each end. The smaller inner O ring usually...
• Re: Calling all Syncro...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 May 2001 12:22:08 -0500
  ...I re-push rod tubed it > two years ago, and it has run synthetic ever since. Platinum quads/K&N, > good exhaust, SA wheels...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA? [REPORT]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2011 22:54:29 -0400
  ...Push the lever forward till it stops, and then push further. The pedal needs to get this here. Then the rod gets adjusted do...
• Defrost lever/wire Hack fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Nov 2017 11:55:04 -0700
  ...I had some aluminum rod, but an old screwdriver or would work too. Mine, the control wire just bent/kinked rather than pushing through...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:00:25 -0500
  ...John On Sep 15, 2015 4:40 PM, "Jeff Schwaia" <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > Cleanest would be to pull the push rod cover...
• got the rat by the tail (65 westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 01:24:33 -0400
  ...to pull it in again later i had to manually push the rod into first. joy. but it starts right up. a little messing...
• Re: 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:19:19 -1000
  ...2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication? >> >> hi all >> >> Has anyone fabricated these covers with residential HVAC "tin" ? >> >> Haven't really thought this through but...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 02:55:14 -0600
  ...I'm tempted to try it >again but for my concern about rod and main bearings, and I guess rod bolts >as it's...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:12:13 -0700
  ...stopping point, the cam that's pushing > on the actuator rod runs past its end and the rod is now free to move in...
• Re: PNW gathering
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 07:50:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...Uninsured and needing ball joints, fuel lines, push rod tubes among other things. I could always draw a "VW" in the dust on the...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 18 Jun 1998
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 11:32:49 -0500
  ...side head, hidden by the sheel metal panel that covers the push rods. Locate the wire to it and trace it back to the...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - Doug Ezell
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:54:19 -0600
  ...When done > oiling, just push it back in. > > Good luck and many happy, trouble free miles with your new machines. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88...
• Re: stopping a slight oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 21:44:17 -0400
  ...It appears to be coming from the seals where the push-rod tubes >mate with the block. How can i stop these leaks? do...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:23:48 -0700
  ...florian@gmail.com>wrote: > Hmm, tried to get the tie rod ends pushed out this morning from my syncro > to no luck. seems one...
• Re: Friction
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:25:16 -0700
  ...The clutch should be pushed in to engage or change gears, then let out. Or hold it down the last 15 seconds before a...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:56:20 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7:05 PM Subject: Re: Tranny Whinning in 84...
• Re: rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:33:55 EDT
  ...and no problems...) You can also go to cut to fit push rods and make them shorter than the stock length. This is no...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:47:45 -0700
  ...hole the radius rod has to > be centered in the opening. Not easy to do when it's being pushed down > by the spring...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Sep 2002 (#2002-1157)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:59:54 +0100
  ...then tried to bleed the > > system but no pressure builds so i think the push > > rod > > need to be adjusted like my Bentley says...
• Re: ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:31:18 +0000
  ...John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > OK folks, it doesn't look like that little link from the lock to the > push > > > sown locking...
• Re: heads off--now some questions
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:41:35 -0500
  Can't comment on all the H20 questions since I'm an air-head, but I can comment on the pushrod thing. I'd...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 18:18:24 EST
  ...Read Bob's page -- called him -got two new lifters, adjusters and push rod tubes -- then adjusted with 6 mils -- drove to burger king...
• Re: 87 vanagon headlight bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:35:28 -0600
  ...Ignorant people try to move the van by pushing on the headlights. It just blows me a way, such idiocy. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:39:59 -0800
  ...the build quality OK so looks like i need some new push rod tubes as well so any suggestions as to what make model...
• Re: Vanagon Pedal Assemblies Failing!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 25 May 1999 15:35:04 -0400
  ...May 1999, VW Master wrote: > Listees, > > ANyone else have the Clutch Push Rod area fail on their Vanagon?? > > We did a van in our...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:42:35 -0800
  ...That way you will feel when the tension is off the pushrod without getting anything so loose the push rod can fall out. If...
• Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:57:52 -0700
  ...there's still coolant that wants to run down the push rod tubes when you undo the lower cyl head nuts. scott ----- Original Message...
• Re: Brake problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:58:33 EST
  ...5/ The brake push rod was not adjusted properly or the jam nut on the push rod clevis has become loosened with the same...
• Windscreen wiper motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:47:40 -0700
  ...7.Now pop off the relay rods.On the mid position of the wiper shafts there's a 1/2 ring circlip.Push off...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:45:00 -0230
  ...The rod is attached to the pedal. The pedal is no longer attached to the floor (or whatever it was attached to) at the...
• Re: Wanted - Battery Box Lid Retainers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:37:45 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 4:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:49:09 -0700
  ...I'll check for corrosion at bulbs but they are likely fine. > > I recall checking the push rod adjustment on the new booster I...
• Re: Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 06:34:46 -0600
  ...Thanks, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver X 2 >> >> Jim Felder wrote: >> >>> No, It can be bad and not leak. If you push on the...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:11:29 -0400
  ...bet you could tell by looking down the tube, after the push rod is out. The solid ones are presumably one piece, but the...
• Re: Sliding door lock stuck - Vanagon 83
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 21:34:02 -0800
  ...For > one thing, my outside handle is pushed down to open the door, and if the > door is locked it cannot be pushed down...
• Re: Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 20:32:13 -0500
  -------------------------- Hi Aaron, Follow the bentley bible and keep in mind what you are after is to finding the point that the push rod is...
• dead engine
  Historical mailing list - Javier Saenz
  Mon, 3 May 1999 13:06:28 PDT
  After years of faithful service my engine pushed a rod through the block. With all the talk of putting a different car's engine...
• Re: 91 westy 4 speed shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:18:51 -0800
  ...The Bentley shift rod adjustment procedure works great. There is a knurled joint in the middle of the rod, under the van, that allows...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:58:34 -0700
  ...push down > on the rocker arm to act on the pushrod you get the rod to compress the > hydraulic lifter and the lifter pushes...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 02:11:01 -0700
  Thinking about it again, it seems to me that the push rod adjustment is there to provide a suitable amount of play between the...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:24:02 +0000
  ...1 valve damage >> (the rocker assembly shaft was bent and the push rod loose to the side under >> the valve cover) had on the...
• Re: Reinstalling wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 08:22:31 -0500
  ...the wrist pin bushing in the rods is a brass bushing and and even when it looks good the leading edge of the bushing...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:21:26 -0500
  You might even try completely taking the rod from the AT out of the equation by disconnecting it to make sure it's not...
• Need front door lock plastic sleeve
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 11:38:26 -0800
  Good morning List! My 87 Westy front passenger door lock has a broken plastic sleeve that connects the push/pull door locking knob/rod...
• Re: Clicking Noise
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 13:04:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So, could it be valves, or push > rods? Would taking a rubber mallet to it help? Any help would be great. > > thanks > Matt My...
• Re: 79 bus
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 9 Aug 94 21:02:54 PDT
  H Steven Dolan writes: > > As Joel said, the leak is almost certainly push rod tube seals. Hey! I resemble that remark! In fact, I...
• Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:12:17 -0400
  ...I have tracked it's source to a tiny hole in the case side of a push rod tube right on the outside of...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 11:29:16 -0600
  ...the vehicle, or better yet can be controlled on the dash? (push rod etc?) > Only 15K miles old, it really shouldn't be bad...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:56:02 -0400
  ...Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The saga continues. > > Absolutely nothing was going tomallow movement to that driver seat. With > help we pulled, tugged, pushed...
• Re: front end vibration
  Historical mailing list - Tim king
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 15:15:05 -0700
  ...To fix, you just push the rod back into place (makes sense when you are looking at it.). See ya Tim King Seattle, WA...