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85mph, my 1.7L will kick your 2.1L (he he he)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:15:56 -0400
...The result: -2 intake valves had to be re-adjudsted, a bit tight (Back fire, now ok) -2 pushrod tube were leaking, fixed. (most...
Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:45 -0700
...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: 85 Vanagon starts hard
Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
Fri, 7 Apr 1995 09:30:55 -0400 (EDT)
...My worst problem is the hydraulic clutch system and leaking pushrod tubes. 1st clutch replaced at 20K miles 2nd clutch replaced at 32K miles...
Re: ZSticks and head corrosion
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 7 Aug 1999 17:27:42 -0700
...One thing that I was told when I ordered them was that you had to remove a pushrod tube to install them. I have...
Re: DCL
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:59:43 -0800
...any advantage to replacing the rings? > > 4) Did you reuse your pushrod tubes? > > 5) How much of the exhaust system did you > > remove? > > 6...
Re: [T2] Why is my 77 Westy running so cool???
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:20:47 -0800
...I have a thermostat installed, but NO under pushrod tube > sheetmetal on. The thermostat appears to work fine, but man that engine is too...
Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 16:30:43 -0600
...But the engine was >>> out of service while the oil cooler seal was replaced and two pushrod tubes >>> were replaced on the side opposite...
Re: My latest Acquisitions....
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:51:22 -0400
...The pushrod tubes are easy to change the o-ring seals with no need to remove the heads. Don't take a head off...
Bar's leak versus other fixes
Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:02:22 -0700
...In order to have a > > better look at the bottom of the head gasket, it appears that one must > > remove the pushrod tube shield...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:23:35 -0400
...It might be possible he connected the >> wiring >> wrong. >> ?Which sensor is the temp 2? The one in between the the pushrods or >> near...
Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:55:09 -0500
...tube for California Only systems $30.00 each. #40) One heat shield that goes above the muffler, $35.00 #41) Various heater connector tubes...
Re: Winter storage leaking heads seals
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:18:47 +0000
...see and > touch if you remove the engine tin below the pushrod tubes. It is often > called the head gasket (incorrectly in my opinion...
Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:14:31 -0600
...Changed two pushrod tubes that > > were leaking. Put everything back in place, adjusted the valves, put > > 20-50 oil in the engine, and went...
van running rich- running out of ideas to fix
Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:23:22 -0400
...ecu to engine was disconnected, and the protective covers over the pushrod tubes were missing. I've gotten lots of advice from people on...
Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 18 May 2008 12:05:34 -0700
...I also notch out the push rod tube covers top brackets where they go on the bolt or under a nut. . That way, you...
Re: Too Much Head Sealant?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:28:38 -0700
...I added another film of black >> sealant, added some more yellow sealant under the cap nuts, left the 51813 >> on the pushrod tube seals...
Re: Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 3 May 2002 10:12:26 -0500
...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: HELP- Oil light blinking
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 14:26:43 -0800
...way and it is located on the left side between the pushrod tubes. Just check that the wire is still connected if you gently...
Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 01:48:07 -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: Dying when warm and smells funky
Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:11:45 -0400
...The valve covers and pushrod tubes leak, dripping oil down on top of the heater boxes and exhaust system. It seeps inside, over time...
Re: 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 05:29:23 -0800
...by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve > > gear, pushrods and pushrod tubes etc and then pulling the heads off? > > 3 Is engine...
Euro-Elec: UPDATE 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 10:35:07 -0500
...I then found out that there is a second oil pressure sensor between the push rod tubes on the left side of the engine...
Re: sticking lifter cure?
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:26:09 -0400
...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: oil light question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 1 Jan 2014 08:56:11 -0700
...The one near the distributor or the one down between the pushrod tubes. Which makes the most sense? Are they both connected by oil...
Doesn't ANYONE want a free '74 Bus? - rec.autos.vw #66815
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Jul 1995 12:23:28 -0400
...tuneup, a new battery, and has > a slight leak from one pushrod tube. In addition, the keys were lost some years >ago, so you...
Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:41:20 -0700
...out and i had to remove a lifter wile changing the pushrods tubes O-Ring, > after many measurement: > Valve diameter = 41mm intake / 34mm Exhaust...
remove
Historical mailing list - Les Ross
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 16:38:29 -0600
...Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install > 3. Brake cleaner, tire treads, and organics > 4. fuel injector hose (4) > 5. FW: Syncro Westy for sale! > 6...
FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
...I am getting a leaky pushrod tube fixed right now, after it is out of the shop I will take some pics to have...
Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:49:59 EST
...The 0.3 bar switch located between the pushrod tubes is normally closed (low resistance). It should open (high resistance) when the pressure is...
Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:45:56 EST
...The 0.3 bar switch located between the pushrod tubes is normally closed (low resistance). It should open (high resistance) when the pressure is...
Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:46:43 -0500
...2 month ago i had to re-seal an 2.1L that was done 10 month before, it was sealed with the 2 tube...
DCL
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:24:11 -0800
...any advantage to replacing the rings? 4) Did you reuse your pushrod tubes? 5) How much of the exhaust system did you remove? 6...
Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:02:51 -0500
...coolant out<br> ><br> >Remove the pushrod tin.  Right between the pushrod tubes, on each head,<br> >are drain plugs...
Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Oct 1996 0:54:36 +0000
...It doesn't seem to be coming from the pushrod or valve cover area. I thought it was the rear main seal at first...
Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Sat, 8 Sep 2007 08:16:51 -0700
...This side was only patched with RTV > /quick steel.Seems to be ok ,though. > > The problem is a pushrod tube was punctured somehow. these...
Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:46:56 -0800
...Changed two pushrod tubes that > > > were leaking. Put everything back in place, adjusted the valves, put > > > 20-50 oil in the engine, and went...
Re: 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 09:24:57 -0600
...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: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 15:12:13 -0700
...gaskets >>> that don't get sealant on them - and probably a pushrod tube holder >>> (styrofoam and duct tape?). >>> >>> Enjoying the job so far. We...
Re: My latest Acquisitions....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:41:51 -0400
...The pushrod tubes are easy to change the o-ring seals with no need to remove the heads. Don't take a head off...
Re: oil buzzer buzzing all the time
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 05:58:10 -0800
...connection block which comes from the LOW pressure�sendor between the pushrod tubes.� �OK check the wire,� hold on to it and check for...
Re: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Tue, 28 May 2002 10:45:05 -0400
...As far as engine tin, you should at the very least have the > two > bottom pieces that cover the pushrod tubes. > > Don't worry...
Forwarded: Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:52:58 +0000
...It doesn't seem to be coming from the pushrod or valve cover area. I thought it was the rear main seal at first...
Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:36:57 -0700
...The sender between the > pushrod tubes measures the pressure at the main bearings, where the most > severe loads are, and this is where the...
Re: Oil temperature sender
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:42:10 -0800
...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: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
Historical mailing list - Benoit
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 02:03:52 -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...
The 75..the epic continues!
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sun, 28 Jul 1996 12:33:01 -0400 (EDT)
...of course, not bothering the read "the book" before reassembleing it, i did NOT put the pushrod tubes in properly. <this i slap my...
Re: 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 07:56:40 -0800
...by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve > > > gear, pushrods and pushrod tubes etc and then pulling the heads off? > > > 3 Is engine...
help in digest mode, and oil pressure, cooling system, thermostat
Historical mailing list - David Menche
Mon, 5 Jul 2004 11:49:06 -0700
...is a bit too low (sensor located at port on between pushrod tubes #3 and #4 cylinders) Is it true this pressure port is...
Low compression -- cause located
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:21:14 PDT
...will replace the oil cooler seals, and will re-replace the pushrod tube seals (just did this not too long ago, but hey, I...
Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:48 -0700
...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: Re Kirkland tires (Long and boring)
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:56:27 -0000
...probably be fine. - Mike Finkbiner '87 Westy (waiting for a replacemtent pushrod tube before I will be on the road with my new engine...
Bus Trek Vol II
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
Fri, 19 Jul 1996 13:08:48 -0400
...We pulled the engine, and discovered a pinhole in a pushrod tube, and creases in another on the same side. So we stripped it...
Re: fixing low oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 May 2004 22:12:39 -0500
...6) Be sure you have the sheet metal over the pushrod tubes. 7)Close off any leaks that might let your fan draw in...
Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:39:03 -0800
...What is > strange is that the engines suffered many of the maladies that VW > engines did, leaky pushrod tubes, dropped valve seats, etc. It...
For Sale 85 Transporter/Camper
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Fri, 6 Mar 1998 07:18:12 -0500
...000 km on bearings, 70,000 on rings, head gaskets, new pushrod tubes, but valve seat failed on #3 cylinder, and piston is burnt...
Re: van running rich- running out of ideas to fix
Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
Mon, 1 Jun 1998 14:47:16 -0500
...ecu to engine was disconnected, and > the protective covers over the pushrod tubes were missing. > > I've gotten lots of advice from people on...
Re: Oil Leaks
Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:39:47 -0700
...It has a pretty bad oil leak, and I thought all this time it was the pushrod tubes. It isn't, they're fine...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 17:31:30 -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...
Re: '83 fan removal / header removal
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 18:24:10 -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...
Re: Tapping sound
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 20:45:29 -0700
...You've got to destroy the pushrod tube to do this, but you can replace it with an upscale version of the old 1600...