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• Re: Old Hydraulic WBX Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 19:57:28 -0500
  ...To use this way you also need those > collapsible pushrod tubes. If storing them keep them submerged in some type > of oil or solvent...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
  ...filler tube(sale pending) *Short block(sale pending) *Heads with rocker arms and valves(have mild pitting on face)-$30 pair *Pushrods (complete set...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...Anyone with stock pushrods might consider a spare and an expandable pushrod tube replacement. Distributor (in case my CD ignition poops out) distributor cap...
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:20:04 -0400
  ...There's a throwaway line, first sentence of 15.24 ("guide pushrod carefully into socket..."), same page as a decent drawing of the lifter...
• Re: '83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 17:55:14 -0600
  ...I think the pushrod tubes or something are giving up a lot of oil at 70 mph. If you are in Salt Lake City...
• Howdy from Poor Richard on the road
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Thu, 27 Jun 96 22:57 EST
  ...First, Uncle Joel put us up for a couple days while we replaced pushrod tubes. Then, my engine threw in the towel in Albuquerque...
• Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:52:05 -0800
  ...I'd be up their with Bill Gates if I had a dollar for every type-4 I found with leaking push-rod tubes...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:49 -0500
  ...Take the tin off the bottom of the pushrod tubes. drain the coolant out the bolt plugs between the pushrod tubes. don't bend...
• FS: '89 Vanagon carat, '84 vanagon wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:27:19 EST
  ...new heads/gaskets, complete new S&S exhaust, all new fuel lines, water pump, starter, ign switch, tires, brakes, pushrod tube seals, a/c...
• Re: 0.9 bar or 1.8 bar Oil Press Switch Bullshit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:47:56 -0500
  ...writes: << You have two oil pressure senders, one is located above pushrod tubes on left side of engine, underneath the tin (this is the...
• Re: HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:20, -0500
  ...engine (and I mean original- ONLY thing done besides tuneups was pushrod tube seals and I pulled it at 150,000 to prophylactically replace...
• Re: sticking lifter cure?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 07:22:01 -0500
  ...The lifter is fed oil through a series of oil galleries in the case, crank, and pushrod tubes. Part of this oil supply system...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:38:23 -0400
  ...drain the coolant > out the bolt plugs between the pushrod tubes. don't bend the tubes. > Drain the oil and remove the filter. > > Remove...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:18:42 -0500
  Manually check the low pressure sender between the pushrod tubes to see if it's opening and closing at the same time as the...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:16 -0400
  ...tower (seen that before!) >>>> - minor oil weeping from one valve cover >>>> - pushrod tubes shiny, oil and rust free >>>> - oil pump endplay 0.004" (good...
• Re: Lets do Engine Rebuilding Math!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 15:19:00 -0500
  ...1 set of new lifters- $72 > > 1 reground cam- $80 > > 8 pushrod tubes- $72 > > Total- $1658 > > The stupid system analyst in me asks...are...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:51:32 -0800
  ...benplace.com >>(thanks so much for that page Ben) says to use loctite 518 on the pushrod >>tube seals and the black cylinder O...
• Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Apr 95 09:03:01 CDT
  ...solve. >My worst problem is the hydraulic clutch system and leaking pushrod tubes. > 1st clutch replaced at 20K miles > 2nd clutch replaced at 32K...
• MUST sell '89 Carat, '84 wolfy w/ 78k mi ..prices reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:37:29 EST
  ...new heads/gaskets, complete new S&S exhaust, all new fuel lines, water pump, starter, ign switch, tires, brakes, pushrod tube seals, a/c...
• Re: Replacing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 08:40:23 -0500
  ...had it. >> >> In the archives, I see the words "destroy" the pushrod tubes, and >> other >> intimidating comments <g> and so I seek info and...
• Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
  ...in excellent shape with 1/2 tread left)-$100 for all *Pushrods (complete set) straight with tips in good shape(VW, not cheap off...
• Michael's repairs - more info. needed.
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:28:31 -0500
  ...that my Elring seal kit came with more of the little > pushrod tubes seals than the bigger ones. What a pisser, I had to...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:49:04 +0100
  ...I removed the oil filler tube, the dipstick tube and the coolant tube, used a pair of long, slim, surgical locking pliers (I don...
• Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:41:53 -0600
  ...With a boxer engine, these issues can become critical as > large amounts > of oil can go to the pushrod tubes and the cylinder barrels...
• Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:23:53 -0600
  ...holding, could the air flow into the head and down the pushrod tubes into the case? Something does not add up here. I am...
• Re: What does your oil pressure gauge "say", and what other gauges do you have in your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:36:09 -0400
  ...Where did you connect the gauge to the engine? Best spot is where the low pressure sensor sits between the pushrod tubes. Dennis -----Original...
• 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
  ...air flow meter checks good fixed 4 push rod tubes and replaced 2 pushrods adjusted timing after swapping out distributor (plastic push on connector...
• Re: Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:57:17 -0500
  ...I've already moved the pressure switch from between the pushrod tubes for the pressure sender. I have a temperature sender in oil drain...
• Re: Engine parts source
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 6 May 2014 22:27:55 -0700
  ...I have ordered pushrod tubes from http://www.cbperformance.com/ and I think I'd like to track down some new-and-not-$200...
• Heat resistance of VDO dual sender
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:20:47 -0700
  ...have lots of stress on the M10x1 threaded hole between the pushrod tubes, so hopefully I do not damage it with the vibrations. Its...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...10 $130.00 5 Valve train sets / push rods / rockers / stands / pushrod tubes $100.00 set. 5 Sets Notched Rods $100.00 each set...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:24:15 -0700
  ...The problem is a pushrod tube was punctured somehow. these alujinum foil devices are fragile. I will cleanit off and pull outthe JB again...
• Re: Old Hydraulic WBX Lifters
  Historical mailing list - James Flournoy
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:33:56 -0800
  ...To use this way you also need those > > collapsible pushrod tubes. If storing them keep them submerged in some type > > of oil or solvent...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:49:34 -0500
  ...Also pick up a tube of anti-seize compound. Home Depot >also carries some metric hardware. As a last resort you may have to...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:03:13 -0700
  ...Right between the pushrod tubes, on each head, >are drain plugs. While you have the tin off you "Might" consider using >a hole saw...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:29:41 -0500
  ...The one near the distributor or the one down between the pushrod tubes. Which makes the most sense? Are they both connected by oil...
• Re: Stopping the oil buzzer under the dash
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:02:15 -0400
  The black sensor goes between the pushrod tubes. It is a normally closed sensor that opens when the oil pressure is above the set...
• I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:10:13 -0500
  ...out and i had to remove a lifter wile changing the pushrods tubes O-Ring, after many measurement: Valve diameter = 41mm intake / 34mm Exhaust...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 17:21:54 +0000
  ...by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve > > gear, pushrods and pushrod tubes etc and then pulling the heads off? > > 3 Is engine...
• Re: oil leak source
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:54 +0000
  ...The .3 bar switch for under 2000 RPM is on the driver's side underneath the tin between the pushrod tubes. You can get...
• Re: Replacing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 18:14:47 -0400
  ...had it. >> >> In the archives, I see the words "destroy" the pushrod tubes, and >> other >> intimidating comments <g> and so I seek info and...
• more stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:07:05 -0800
  ...oil/case breather box/tube--the cylindrical black thing that bolts on top of case... 2. complete t-stat housing with relatively new t...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:53:26 -0800
  ...benplace.com (thanks so much for that page Ben) says to use loctite 518 on the pushrod tube seals and the black cylinder O...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 09:29:20 -0500
  ...As far as engine tin, you should at the very least have the > two > bottom pieces that cover the pushrod tubes. > > Don't worry...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...in excellent shape with 1/2 tread left)-$100 for all *Pushrods (complete set) straight with tips in good shape(VW, not cheap off...
• Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:02:57 -0500
  ...On the Water boxer, remove the rockers and pushrods to clean out the tubes if needed. Again, be careful not to let the loose...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:24:58 +0000
  ...What is > strange is that the engines suffered many of the maladies that VW > engines did, leaky pushrod tubes, dropped valve seats, etc. It...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:10:19 -0500
  ...benplace.com >>(thanks so much for that page Ben) says to use loctite 518 on the pushrod >>tube seals and the black cylinder O...
• Re: VDO senders and oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 02:35:16 -0600
  ...got the VDO sender to fit inbetween the 3/4 intake pushrod tubes w/ strategically placed 45 degree elows with notrimming of the shroud...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 16:52:52 -0500
  ...gaskets > > that don't get sealant on them - and probably a pushrod tube holder > > (styrofoam and duct tape?). > > > > Enjoying the job so far. We...
• My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Install P/C's and heads with no pushrod tubes and 4 nuts each to check crank clearances. I can't really see each...
• Engine Costs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 11 May 2001 04:03:56 -0000
  ...60 When the engine had been run for a bit, a seal on one of the pushrod tubes started to leak. It had been...
• Re: DCL
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 10:39:22 -0800
  ...and can clean the pistons properly. > 4) Did you reuse your pushrod tubes? Yes. You can re-expand them slightly to give them a...
• Re: It's smoking! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:33:59 -0800
  ...lap cylinders into reworked heads, replace cylinders and heads with new pushrod tubes as needed). If you do just the heads, you will probably...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
  ...It might be possible he connected the wiring > wrong. > ?Which sensor is the temp 2? The one in between the the pushrods or > near...
• Re: [Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:44:05 EST
  ...I got new rings, all bearings, heads redone, cylinder deglazing, all seals and gaskets, waterpump, pushrods tubes, hydraulic lifters, etc. It was a light...
• Re: German Wants To Join!
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Dunham
  Wed, 3 May 1995 21:33:21 -0600 (CDT)
  ...tranny, CV joint, pushrod tubes... And all ]this stuff you do not find in an ordinary dictionary. ] ]Secondly, there are really lots of messages...
• Re: Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:25:34 -0800
  ...and use of a 2x4 with a time >handicap). > >Air-cooled pushrod tube removal and reinstallation: >--------------------------------------------------- >No tools other than those used to remove...
• Re: Engine parts source
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 6 May 2014 21:41:13 -0500
  ...Never mind the fact that who would need more > than the smoking 100bhp afforded by the 2.1 wbx. > > I have ordered pushrod tubes...
• Re: '86 up vanagon owners....you still need an oil gauge!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:32:25 -0700
  ...another reason I > added the gauge, which is installed between the pushrod tubes right on > the gallery that feeds the main bearings. The light...