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• 81 engine swap ?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:49:37 -0500
  ...i believe the only external symptom of anything wrong is a leaky pushrod tube seal. direct replies would be appreciated as sometimes the digests...
• Air cooled thermostat and tin questions
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 01:07:13 -0500
  ...On the lower side, I see some between the pushrod tubes and the cylinder's fins, but is there supposed to be another piece...
• Re: 81 Air cooled, famous for leaking oil where?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:11:46 -0700
  ...into > the passenger compartment. > > What usually leaks oil on these beasts? > > Pushrod tubes? > Rear crank seal? (rear of van, front of engine) > Oil pump...
• Re: Lifter question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 12:06:16 -0500
  ...I can >> stand >> them on end and try to push a pushrod down into them, but the valves don't >> move. There's no...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:50:25 -0400
  ...Most timing belt can be easily inspected once a year, same goes for pushrod, i have seen my share of bent pushrods. Like i...
• Re: Some basic TypeIV engine help, please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 12:26:48 -0700
  ...Talking to my daughter's friend I'm told that the mechanic that replaced the right-side pushrod seals told her that one of...
• Re: Replacing broken valve lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 13:24:46 -0700
  ...After a talk with the mechanic, the service > manager admits reluctantly that - yes, you can do a replacement with the > collapsible pushrod tube, but...
• Re: Your message to vanagon-request@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Historical mailing list - GEORGE J GREEN
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:12:12 -0400
  ...but in other news IMABUS just got two brand spankin new pushrod tubes. complete with seals! peace, smokey ________________________________ From: Vanagon Mailing List on behalf...
• RE: gassy oil
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 03 May 1996 09:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1.) Is his fuel pump pushrod the right length? They must be matched to the pump. Don't know how many different lengths there...
• Won't Start after Heads Back On!
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:16:43 -0800
  ...I suspect that this problem arose due to the engine end of the pushrod not having found its way to the cam initially. Would...
• Re: quick and dirty head etc
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 May 2013 09:13:41 -0700
  ...quick and dirty head etc Made some progress today and discovered one head had spring loaded pushrod tubes installed. This was the side with...
• FS: 1974 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Chip Shaner
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 22:48:02 -0600 (CST)
  ...NO MAJOR CANCER) - odomoter has 45,xxx miles on it. - engine leaks oil at pushrod tube seals. - engine runs good. - New brake pads, cylinders...
• Re: Am I missing something? - Engine tin
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:33:49 -0400
  ...And two pieces on the engine itself, covering the pushrod tubes on each side. That's all there is... >any time soon either. The...
• Re: Cleaning engine parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 08:15:25 EDT
  ...The pushrod tubes came out like new! I used an extra large bottle brush to clean their insides. Small bottle brushes attached to a...
• Re: Source of interior panel fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:51:08 -0700
  ...You have removed the deflector tin that screws on to the case and head, up above the pushrod tubes, right? --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon...
• Head replacement... sooo much easier the second time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:29:06 -0600
  ...Remove the underside tin (on the sides and over the pushrod tubes). Drop the exhaust after separating the pipes from the heads front and...
• Re: #3 is way low
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 23:15:19 -0700
  ...to be a hint of air coming >out of the exhaust pushrod tube. > >I have a feeling none of the above is good:-} > >What...
• Re: 1984 Westy Wally for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 21 May 1997 00:04:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...120K, no water > leaks, minor pushrod tube leak. $4,500 FIRM. Just to let you folks know, i see Niel running around most every...
• Wasser Leaking/Gushing
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 18:46:44 -0800
  ...bottom of the head right in between the two sets of pushrods. I had thought that these things tend to develop gradually starting with...
• Re: 84-Push Rod Sleeve leak
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 10:54:59 -0400
  Collapsable pushrod tubes are more expensive but easier to use when replacing a tube. If you're doing the work yourself, it is more...
• two '86 vanagon GL's...$800 for the pair CHEAP VANS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:33:35 EDT
  ...motor is good but need a pushrod tube seal (leaks some oil). heads are good. needs starter, i was just pop starting it since...
• 84 WB Misc Parts Needed (U)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 09:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...that connects to front bolt (toward front of van) that holds pushrod shield in place. UPDATE: flashing cooling light was bad gauge. IF you...
• 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...
• Re: Clutch pedal repair question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 08:05:44 -0400
  ...the roll pin that connect >the actual clutch pedal and the pushrod on the clutch master cylinder. My >clutch pedal has been making metal...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 23:57:59 -0500
  ...So i use """Loctite 518 gasket sealant""" on ALL mating surface + the aftermarket gasket, even on pushrods O-rings!!! Result = NO leak after 60k...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:04:42 -0400
  "So why has the Focus now shifted to Lifters, PushRods & Valves...?" Ha! Good one. I should know better than to rush in when I...
• 1.9L motor related parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:12:03 -0400
  ...and cylinder sets, Heads, Might even have New Valves floating around. Pushrods, Tubes, Crank Pulleys, Rods, Used Cranks, intakes, 1.9L Hoses over the...
• Re: Clutch pedal free play adjustment help needed
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 16:57:10 -0700
  ...to > bentley. > > What is the easy way to get at the pushrod? it seems hard to get at without > pulling the darn clutch mast...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:15:02 -0800
  ...But the valves need to be adjusted first. > I the replacement pushrods tubes in place, the replacement rods in, and > have loosened the adusting...
• Re: oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 14:35:38 EDT
  ...Next would be the oil pressure sending unit.(27.2%) Next is a pushrod tube cover.(22.3%) Next is front oil seal .(12...
• Re: Oil Light never glows
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 10:49:05 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, the sender is under the pushrod tube gravel guard on the left side, which is a PITA to get off. Quickest check I...
• Re: r&r clutch master cylinder Q
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 May 2005 15:27:46 -0500
  ...cyl mounting bolts off and pull the cyl > away > from the pushrod.The rod will hang ok.I used a turkey baster to siphon...
• Re: lifters that go flat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 01:13:41 -0700
  ...these do not correct your problem, you can get a collapsable pushrod > tube and replace the > weak lifter once identified. > > Malibu Tony 85' Westy
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:18:46 -0500
  They're pushrod covers or valve covers, to me, because the engine tin is that stuff that more or less seals the engine compartment...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 9:21:58 MST
  ...I am in the process of putting our 73 Westy's engine back together, > and am having some trouble with the pushrod tubes. The...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:42:13 -0400
  ...Right between the pushrod tubes, on each head, > >are drain plugs. While you have the tin off you "Might" consider using > >a hole saw...
• '56 kombi brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 21:34:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...I noticed what I _thought_ could be the problem - the MC pushrod was almost all the way out, ie preloaded. St. Muir could only...
• Re: 74 oil capacity
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 09 Sep 1996 20:32:51 -0700
  ...because the oil that has been pumped up into the valve covers >has finally drained down through the pushrod tubes and into the case.
• Clacking in engine!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 04:36:21 +0000
  ...We used remanufactured heads and kept all pushrods in their lifetime living quarters. I dont know if im asking too much of an open...
• FS: 85 vangon $800
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Tue, 25 May 2004 21:55:46 -0700
  ...eventual head gasket job (car does not overheat, doesnt burn coolant, and i have found no coolant in the oil) one leaky pushrod tube...
• FS: '84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 15:14:27 -0500
  ...leaks, though, it just marks it spot with oil from a pushrod tube seal), one hub cap is missing, some minor seam rust, the...
• Identified the lifter, now what? :-)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:40:42 -0800
  First off, thanks to Jeff with Vanagon Parts for the helpful hint of simply removing the pushrod to see which valve was making the...
• '83 fan removal / header removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 17:44:33 -0800
  ...afraid to use it as it will be levering against the pushrod tubes... Also, my brain couldn't figure out how to remove the...
• about to switch to amsoil,
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 21:52:17 -0400
  ...I replaced three pushrod tubes (with collapsables) when I changed the oil. Before I changed the oil, the oil pressure light never came on...
• Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:55:49 -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 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:58:05 -0400
  ...http://www.cruzinperformance.com/fuelinj.html i would also check the valves as it seems you had problems with bent pushrods. jonathan On Mon...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:48 -0800
  ...No sealant > 15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. > 16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) > 17) tiny...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:28:17 -0700
  Mike, we're discussing the PUSHROD TUBE covers on the bottom of the engine, not the ROCKER covers on the sides! :-) On Wed, Sep...
• Re: German Wants To Join!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 10:06:16 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...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: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 12:46:49 -0500
  If your doing what I think your trying to do, It is impossible. That is why they make expandable push rod tubes. The only...
• Post Headgasket-Job "Chuuuuk"
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:26:43 -0500
  ...As the pushrods were properly centered on the lifters I figured this tightness was due to that one lifter not draining as the others...
• Re: friday...whats the FASTEST youve driven in your vanagon????
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 19:38:49 -0800
  ...I just can't stomach the idea of pushing a '40s-tech pushrod engine kicking and screaming over 4.5K whereas the RX tach...
• Re: Confused owner?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:41:51 -0700
  ...How many ways are there to make an iron pushrod > > straight-6 or V8?? Hardly Drivables are copies of Indians. > > > > The Japanese did NOT...
• Re: air cooled heat smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:09:42 -0700
  ...As far as future oil leaks go, when I install new pushrod tube seals and rocker cover gaskets, should I use gasket sealant? Finally...
• Re: sticky lifter
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 7 May 2003 14:34:12 -0400
  ...Can anyone offer any other suggestion? Is it difficult to open up the pushrod tube and replace the lifter. thanks joe 1986 vanagon buffalo...
• Re: 87 Wolfy Running Rich, -Idle Stab Removed, AFM checked, O2 New, Temp2 New, and on and on...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:55:54 -0400
  ...Camshaft is geardriven from crankshaft, operates valves through hydraulic lifters, pushrods, rocker arms. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon...
• Re: Push rods change?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:11:10 -0700
  ...You cannot change them with original ones because they are like the old type 1 pushrod tubes. You might be able to replace them...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 10:19:53 -0500
  ...Various parts = Lifters, Rocker Arms, Valve Stems, Pushrods, valve seats. Check out .006 on a feeler gauge, it's about 1/2 as thick...
• 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 19:50:38 -0500
  ...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: '79 westy For Sale/ vw 411-412
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 20:19:48 -0500
  ...valve adjustments, pushrod tube replacement, etc.) and other features that the Type 4's lacked (not to mention a more prestigious name on the...