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• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 23:18:04 -0500
  ...Found split push rod > tubes. Then discovered bent push rods. Next a loud tick or clatter that > won't go away no matter what...
• Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:23:08 -0400
  ...As I was pushing 70 and hit the gas the engine seem to have a flat-lack of power spot. This was marked by...
• H2O pump help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 08:51:14 CST6CDT
  ...bolts-- how do i lock the water pump pulley in place???? push rod tubes. should i re-install these AFTER the head is on...
• Re: Oil pressure wire rubbed bare?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 19:09:44 EST
  ...bare wire where it goes under the heat shielding covering the push rod tubes. Does anyone have any ideas on how to reinsulate the...
• 1981 westy for sale, and single cab
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Phelps
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:58:28 -0400
  ...driveable, motor sounds good but has developed pretty bad oil leak, probably push rod tubes.not the original motor, is a dual port. have...
• Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 23:38:22 +1300
  >A couple of nights ago I made a short trip and noticed that when I >pushed the clutch pedal on my 88 GL, there...
• Re: How to measure piston length??
  Historical mailing list - al brase
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:45:10 -0600
  ...If you have long AND short rods I don't think you have 2 two-liter engines. Two liter engines have shorter rods so...
• Re: Reading Dennis Hayes' list messages on the Web?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 3 Aug 2017 18:34:23 -0400
  ...Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon Note: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1256" His previous message #492743 is not readable. 492743 17/06...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:03:51 -0400
  ...Push rod assembly was broken, at least three push rods bent one > > badly others mildly. > > > > I have a used good push rod assembly here...
• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 May 2010 12:03:59 -0700
  ...yes, the 1.9 OP switch, the only one on a 1.9, is between the left side push rod tubes. I don't...
• (Rant) Need to Bitch!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 11:14:58 -0500
  ...And guess where they are going to put their hands to push???? Right on the head light. And the minute they push they break...
• Re: ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:15:07 -0500
  ...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: Bummed and need advise about my 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:08:40 EDT
  ...I am almost postive that your problem is that the pushrod is not centered in the lifter properly. I bought a Vanagon that wouldn...
• Oil Leak Over Heater Box
  Historical mailing list - James Juniper
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 07:26:08 -0600
  ...Is this likely the valve cover gasket? Or those push rod tubes that seem to go all the time? I'm going to take...
• Oil leak over heater box
  Historical mailing list - James Juniper
  Sat, 3 Jul 2004 18:54:49 -0600
  ...Is this likely the valve cover gasket? Or those push rod tubes that seem to go all the time? I'm going to take...
• Re: clutch fun
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:24:49 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Joseph Fortino wrote: >oops John sometimes I'm hard to understand. >anyway I drained my trans fluid to see...
• Mid-repair "issue" - Ign. switch R & R
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:27:42 -0400
  ...Re-install ign.switch "block" over sterring column rod is pushing my steering coupler at my feet apart? I cannot seem to keep the...
• Re: Brake Problem maybe "NOT" resolved?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:38:30 -0600
  ...A quick indication of a problem is; 1) A leak where the brake peddle push rod goes into the back of the cylinder. 2...
• heads off--now some questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:28:34 -0700
  ...Is this advisable? 3) since I have one bent pushrod--and I know all pushrods are to be instaled in the same place and...
• Re: was: I'm lazy now: fixed
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 11:45:40 -0700
  ...the trans, push >> towards the >> trans and tighten. This usually helps. If not, then you need to >> turn the >> rear linkage rod one spline...
• Re: MOFOCO(Respectable?????)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Polys
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 08:34:26 -0600
  ...Main, Rod and Cam >bearings, reconditiond rods, reground cam, reground lifters, flywheel >seal, piston and barrell set, geasket set, and push rod tubes. The...
• [Fwd: Re: [vanagon] shifting problem]
  Historical mailing list - Randolfo Esperante
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 06:59:37 -0500
  ...Well, to get it into 1st you have to push down like you would for > reverse, only push it toward 1st gear. Other than...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:01:53 EST
  ...You are telling me that a NA pushrod engine is,with just a few "goodies' going to make almost 1.3 hp/cu in...
• stopping a slight oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 12:09:25 -0700
  ...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: 85 Vanagon; water housing & Oring sealing
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 07:56:32 -0800
  ...for water outlets/heat? That o-ring is just like the push rod tube seals. It has to move due to heat expansion. Anything...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.(Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 21:20:00 -0500
  ...Last week I had the push rod tube shields off my '91 and I was poking at the head gaskets to see if they...
• Re: Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 10:28:26 -0600
  ...Empty Lifter > >Oops, > >I was just putting on the rocker arm assembly and positioning the push >rods >when I noticed that I had forgotten...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:46:56 -0800
  ...hotmail.com> wrote: > > > Keep in mind that there were two bent push rods. Something happened. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:36:17 -0700
  ...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: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 14:46:39 -0800
  ...I changed my pushrod tubes because my hydraulic > >lifter was jammed. > > >I changed two pushrod tubes with collapsible tubes 6 months ago. No > >leaks...
• 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:35:47 -0700
  hi all Has anyone fabricated these covers with residential HVAC "tin" ? Haven't really thought this through but I bet it would provide a...
• Re: whats the biggest spare you've crammed into the spare tire hanger?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 18:30:17 -0700
  ...rods must be left off and a different door made. Nothing wider or taller will go. Be careful that the tire does not push...
• Re: '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:02:24 EST
  ...In one final question, a recent tune-up turned up leaking push-rod >tubes. I >didn't get them fixed at the time ($$) and...
• Re: Thermostat Woes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 7 Jan 2012 22:05:57 -0500
  ...As it melts, it expands, pushing a rod to open the valve plate against spring pressure. The rated temperature is where they first begin...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:00:54 -0700
  Sounds like you are referring to the oil pressure switch there, between the push rod tubes . that one ? Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Brush...
• Oil on the Rear Window, Drive Way, Parking Space at Work, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 22:18:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Any ideas? Main seal? Push rod tubes? Breather? Help!!!!!! SSG Brad Spear '72 Westy '87 Syncro (drip...drip...DRIP) GL
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 10 May 2001 11:26:05 EDT
  ...allen wrench, tube cutter (If you want I can cut the push rods for you, send them to me...) snap ring pliers, and an...
• Vans for sale, dayton, oh
  Historical mailing list - Laura Fathauer
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:36:35 -0500
  ...Front panel has been pushed in. 1985 Wasserboxer. Overheated, so a rod is now knocking and the engine will need to be rebuilt. Previous...
• Re: sticky lifter
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 7 May 2003 14:34:12 -0400
  ...On the up side, the motor made it to 200K before it spun a rod bearing. The lifter problem was just an annoyance in...
• Re: Windshield Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 16:50:23 -0800
  ...Just cut the calk nose at the very end to have less than 1/8th thick bead, push that nose under the edge and...
• Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:41:19 EST
  ...Flywheel, pulley, push rod tin, oil cooler and filter usually present. If this is true then this is a good deal. Just to have...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:18:44 -0800
  ...FIRST thing is check your oil pressure with a mechanical gauge! The low rpm sensor between the push rods is better as it is...
• Re: BALL JOINTS...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 10:30:33 -0500
  ...What I would do is start visiting the custom shops and any hot rod supplies or speed shops and asking who has a large...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:32:40 -0600
  ...I just pushed past 67. Don't really know why I'm still here, even. . In my lifetime I have survived two car wrecks...
• Re: Wiring questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:36:30 -0400
  ...connector witht he rubber boot already on the sensor by > the push rod tubes but I am not sure where to connect the wire...
• Re: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:20:54 -0500
  ...Then when you push down the shift to go into reverse, > you > are bypassing those guides. > The next problem is often the rod that...
• Re: I'm lazy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 May 2006 06:54:35 -0400
  ...the trans, push towards the trans and tighten. This usually helps. If not, then you need to turn the rear linkage rod one spline...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:55:02 -0700
  ...The wbx engine is a push-rod engine and the cam is adjacent to the crankshaft and driven by a timing gear on the...
• 1.9L exhaust smoke after sitting for 30 days
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:55:24 -0800
  ...I needed to move it to do some work on the upper ball joints, and when I started the engine the hydraulic push rod...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:21:06 -0700
  Thanks for that info Dennis. Before applying it, I did think that some excess black RTV might break loose into the intake tract but...
• Head Repair continues
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 18:33:50 +0000
  ...Some of the push rods have more play than others when I push on the bottom of the rocker arm. Does this mean I...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:22:19 -0500
  ...slave having a spring that push this one down, but here is our problem, it should keep the rod up and not down. The...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 22:07:40 -0700
  ...The engine temps and oil requirements on the ole simple push rod wbx do not require the benefits of synthetic. I couldn't disagree...
• Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:09:25 -0400
  ...Adjust the push rod to take up the slack but do not actually push out the shoes. Now notice how the hand brake can...
• Re: Mystery Splittie Single Cab revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 03:57:26 -0400
  ...the hole came with a chrome ring and cover that pushes to one side, but this is usually missing. some times a t handle...
• Re: Engine idles from 800 to 3000
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:45:27 -0600
  ...The minute the weather got cold, my engine hangs up around 2000 or so RPM when I let off the gas and push in...
• Re: Lets do Engine Rebuilding Math!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 15:17:49 -0400
  ...120 > 1 set of rebuilt rods- $140 > 1 set of new lifters- $72 > 1 reground cam- $80 > 8 pushrod tubes- $72 > Total- $1658 The...
• Re: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:04:32 -0400
  ...Easily identified by rectangular headlights and the push-pull head light switch. The later version of these cars got the Chrysler 2.2L. Why...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:57:38 -0700
  ...Problem with push rod tube seals? > >> > >> So I have been using the Victor Reinz and or the Erling > complete engine set > >> for years and...
• Re: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:51:20 -0600
  ...Usually Womankind's thermostat runs 10 degrees colder than Mankind's thermostat! Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Nathaniel Poole wrote: > Or alternatively maintain...