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• Re: Winter storage leaking heads seals
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:05:46 -0500
  ...see and > touch if you remove the engine tin below the pushrod tubes. It is often > called the head gasket (incorrectly in my opinion...
• Getting a Westfalia (need other suggestion for my site)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:32:52 -0400
  ...Also check all metal cooling tube for rust. - Ask the history of the alternator and starter. -Check the CV joint boot for crack. -Check...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:04:01 -0700
  ...issues (two months later and the valve covers leak, push rod tube seals leaking, flywheel seal leaking) Even the intake bolts were loose! On...
• Re: gimmie some opinions
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 24 Oct 1994 21:57:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...A friend of > mine who has a similar van said that it just needs new push rods and > pushrod tubes. As I said earlier...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:46:26 -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...
• DaBoat runs, but slowly
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 23:53:06 -0800 (PST)
  ...A couple of the pushrod tubes appeared to be leaking too, but it was hard to tell. Gave them a twist, to hopefully seat...
• Lets do Engine Rebuilding Math!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 11:37:48 -0400
  ...1 set of new lifters- $72 1 reground cam- $80 8 pushrod tubes- $72 Total- $1658 This does not factor in align boring the...
• Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
  ...ones around engine - head/pushrod tube plates - what ever you call them, the pressed steel protection under pushrod tubes. The tabs that affix to...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:52:09 -0500
  ...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: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:25:01 -0500
  ...The electrical sender is on the driver's side of the engine down kind of between the pushrod tubes. Mike Houlton, Maine '84 GL...
• '85 FOR SALE, PARTS or WHOLE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 20:58:32 +0000
  ...NOW THE BIG ONE 02/25/94 $2,238.91 2 new VW heads, gasket kit, all new pushrod tubes, clutch, pressure plate, to...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:47:46 -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...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 20:28:43 -0400
  ...Also what's the P# for the collapsable pushrod tubes at BD, I see a couple different ones each time I search?. -Nate '84...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 22:01:17 -0500
  ...I know). >Also what's the P# for the collapsable pushrod tubes at BD, I see a >couple different ones each time I search...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:44:05 -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...
• Replacing Hydraulic Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:45:10 -0600
  ...In the archives, I see the words "destroy" the pushrod tubes, and other intimidating comments <g> and so I seek info and details before...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 23:12:00 -0600
  ...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: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:29:22 -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: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 12:19:06 -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...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:01:50 -0700
  ...Drag builds up slowly over time .......like where the cable slides through the forward white plastic tube. If that has old whatever in it...
• Re: oil pressure test guage?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:29:48 -0800
  ...to fit in the original sender > hole between #3 and #4 pushrod tubes. Ran a wire up front to the gauge and > presto, oil...
• stuff left for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:29:03 -0800
  ...oil/case breather box/tube--the cylindrical black thing that bolts on top of case... 9. complete t-stat housing with relatively new t...
• Re: 1.6-l. '79-'82 type 2 aircooled pancake engine in Bug?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek (by way of Brian Verbeek )
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 14:41:20 +0000
  ...I didn't get the pushrod tubes with it but i think they are the same as Wasserboxer tubes,they are thicker on the...
• Head replacement and stupidity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 10:40:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...the stupid files) It rolls right down the stupidly left open pushrod tube and drops into the crankcase ( THe engine is propped on #3...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:47:13 -0500
  ...But the engine >> was out of service while the oil cooler seal was replaced and two >> pushrod tubes were replaced on the side opposite...
• Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
  ...I noticed a small oil leak on the #4 intake pushrod, and a little on the left valve cover, so went to *fix* the...
• Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:51:37 -0800
  ...if you've ever drained your cooling system, you removed those brass plugs between the pushrod tubes. They are marginal at best--very easy...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 28 May 2002 13:56:00 -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...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 29 May 2014 10:01:05 -0700
  ...reworked heads: $1000 Head studs @ $30 ea, up to 16: $480 Pushrod tubes (old ones likely rusty) $160 Water pump: $75 Oil pump: $40...
• Re: Overhaul an 81 air cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:15:38 -0600
  ...job would get me back a > little > power, and hopefully the pushrod tubes are the source of a lot of > the oil > blowing out...
• Re: home engine repair happenings: final fixes and oil presssure light woes
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 07:44:37 -0800
  ...Mounted the >sender to the pushrod tube tin and to enhance the ground I ran a strap from >one of the tin bolts to...
• Re: Heat resistance of VDO dual sender
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:24:25 -0500
  ...have lots of stress >on the M10x1 threaded hole between the pushrod tubes, so hopefully I do >not damage it with the vibrations. Its...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Peter's Email
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 20:15:01 -1000
  ...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: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:18:12 -0800
  ...if not 5 of the X patern AND BEGIN > of the pushrods side!!!!, > start by hand and feel the bolt. Also, i just read...
• Tires chosen/oil leak question/synthetic to Dino/Several trips logs
  Historical mailing list - K W
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 12:36:58 -0700
  ...Appears to be coming out near the Oil cooler or Pushrod tubes or rear seal. Anyone have a good diagnostic on where the various...
• LiMBO want ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 06 Apr 96 20:14:08 CST
  ...pushrod tubes & german gaskets. parting out 1986 vanagon: brain, $250; autom. tranny, $350. call w/needs. Boston Bob (Donalds) (508) 668-2676 (MA)
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:34 -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: Bar's leak versus other fixes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:35:11 -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...
• S&S Header Installation
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 19:18:09 -0400
  ...the o-ring is the same size as a large end pushrod tube o-ring of a type 4 motor). I flushed out the...
• brakes & valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  18 May 96 13:43:50 EDT
  ...I checked the pushrod tube seals and they appear to not be leaking much at all, so I'm gonna wait on those for...
• Re: 1.9l Oil pump R&R
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:58:12 -0500
  ...Crankshaft seal Water pump Oil pressure sensors (also a good time to put a oil pressure gauge sensor in) Pushrod tubes Belts. Assemble in...
• Re: Lets do Engine Rebuilding Math!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:10:19 -0700
  ...1 set of new lifters- $72 1 reground cam- $80 8 pushrod tubes- $72 Total- $1658 This does not factor in align boring the...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:28:25 -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: I'm rich, filthy stinking rich...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:47:14 EST
  ...Air is suck via the crankcase vent through the pushrod tubes. It would not idle , loped real bad. I envisioned the worst. Unfortunately someone...
• Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:14:32 -0400
  ...ALL the pushrod tubes were replaced and she was charged $164.80 for these; I have never seen replacing ALL the tubes to be...
• Re: The King's English
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:27:55 -0400
  ...Another one, all pushrod seal change before my trip (with a sip of oil on each) with new aftermarket pushrod tube, they all start...
• Re: van running rich- running out of ideas to fix
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 09:29:40 -0600
  ...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: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:54:05 -0400
  ...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: Advice for a long road trip
  Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:16:01 GMT
  ...I strongly suggest that you take off the pushrod tube covers, or have somebody else take them off for you, and take a close...
• Re: weak engine power after van sits - recently changed lifters
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 08:43:35 -0700
  ...I have collapsable pushrod tubes on the two lifters I replaced, so I can remove the lifters from the case fairly easily. However, I...
• Re: oil pressure test guage?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:06:32 -0800
  ...to fit in the original sender >> hole between #3 and #4 pushrod tubes. Ran a wire up front to the gauge and >> presto, oil...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:45:29 -0500
  ...if you've ever drained your cooling system, you removed those brass plugs between the pushrod tubes. They are marginal at best--very easy...
• Re: 85 GL 1.9L Engine Rebuild Qs?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 16:52:55 -0400
  ...Get a new clutch, new water and oil pumps, new injector rails, new idle air stabilizer, new fuel lines and new pushrod tubes. Install...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:45:10 -0700
  ...If that has old whatever in it, > or moisture...... > removing the cable, blowing out the tube with compressed air, then > adding a nice lube...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:32:15 -0700
  ...that is a tricky engine to put an oil pressure gage on, coming off the left underside there between the pushrod tubes. I have...
• '73 Safare Update - Hard to Shift?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 23:26:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Notice that the pushrod tubes are leaking again on both sides (arrrrgh!). I decide to look at the shift coupler at the front (FIF...
• finding crack in Amsterdam, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 May 2016 13:48:05 -0700
  ...a crack in the bottom of the head, up between the pushrod tubes. I showed them. Now what to do. With the jet lag...
• Re: Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 2 May 2002 20:15:26 -0400
  ...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: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:38:27 -0500
  ...Look just to the left of the left pushrod tube (#2 exhaust) in this picture... yes, you're seeing daylight between part of the...
• Low compression, 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Wedenoja
  Sat, 17 May 2003 13:19:20 -0500
  ...I got rebuilt (AVP) heads from the BD which the mechanic installed (along with new valve screws, pushrod tubes, water pump, and coolant hoses...