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• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 05:36:35 -0600
  ...Test for that by removing the rockers and pushrods and smacking the tops of the valve stems with a brass or plastic hammer. You...
• Re: Throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:32:56 +0000
  ...I bet your toe has pushed the rod or the link pin out of place. Martin At 07:49 22/02/00 -0800, John...
• 1984 For sale
  Historical mailing list - finalcut
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 16:08:27 -0500
  ...Interior needs work, and it needs some cv joint attention and push rod attention but oil leak is minute and heads look fine. Runs...
• Re: 85 Waser Boxer Question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 16 May 2003 08:09:37 -0400
  ...Failing that I would remove the rocker assembly and verify open passage ways(push rods and rockers) with a can of carb cleaner. Inspect...
• Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:41:05 -0500
  ...upright inline engines, because of the force reaction from pushing against the connecting rod at an angle? I'm just not sure I'm...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:57:59 -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: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:34:16 -0800
  ...your foot pushes the first piston ....developing pressure, > now I don't know if the second piston is pushed by a rod or some...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:04:38 -0700
  ...to new push on type connectors. So far, this has cured the false warning issue. Neil. On 7/20/16, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail...
• Re: Oil preasure light
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:13:28 -0400
  ...unit (the one that goes on the drivers side between the push rod tubs) on my 2wd 1987 Vanagon. When the key is turned...
• Re: push rod cover mod?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:40:10 -0700
  I agree, what a lame attachment method. There are some unused bosses on the heads that could be drilled and tapped. Some short tabs...
• Re: Tapping Noise from engine with unknown history
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:42:10 -0400
  ...coagulated and encrusted your valves.It will lubricate your lobes,and rejuvinate your rockers.It will polish your push rods and hydrate your hydrolics.
• Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 18:53:37 -0800
  ...What are the pros and cons concerning push-rod tubes? There are different types so I've noticed. Self adjustable and different types of...
• Re: front seat armrest fix- ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:55:17 -0400
  ...Get a rod of some sort (I use an old push-rod) that will match the diameter of the pin. Drive the pin out...
• Re: Pushrod tubes and N&D Automotive
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 11:21:28 -0300 (ADT)
  ...at $35-45 per tube, this is near $400 all in for parts, and you are going to need to pull rockers/rods to...
• Re: oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 20 May 2001 21:28:23 -0500
  ...I had to make sure my engine didn't leak, so after new push rod tubes made the gradual switch. I use 10 w...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 18:39:48 -0400
  ...No core, no crankshaft and not connecting rod are available). And that also to keep a reasonable fuel consumption. I don't want to...
• torqeuing Big Nutz
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:57:45 -0800
  ...Subtract that number from your weight on the scale, and push down until the xcale indicates your weight is equal to your calculated value...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 23:07:42 EDT
  ...stainless steel, titanium 2 Decrease push rod weight Cromoly 3 Decrease retainer weight Cromoly, titanium 4 Decrease rocker weight aluminum alloy 5 Decrease the...
• Re: Flywheel Lightening
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 21:35:52 -0600
  ...turbo muffler, 1.25 ratio rockers with swivel rhino feet, > Chromoly push rods, free flow air filter- K&N, other, depending on miles New...
• Re: Won't Start after Heads Back On!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 09:45:54 EST
  Pretty positive this is hung valves due to either the push rods not being centered or too much adjustment of the valve adjustment screws...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust smoke after sitting for 30 days
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:17:02 -0600
  ...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: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:09:49 -0700
  ...Turned the steering wheel, and the movement of the > wheel pushed the rod through the bushing gave me plenty to play with. I was...
• Re: shift linkage rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:35:49 -0700
  ...Near the center of the long shift rod is a bushing where the rod passes through a crossmember at the rear of the fuel...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 9 May 2012 00:06:49 +0000
  ...The clutch lever rod (that pushes the throw-out bearing) moves when I turn the lever (albeit with a wee bit of force). 8...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Aug 2019 16:17:43 -0400
  ...So we simply removed the one broken part and replaced it on the original assembly and then used the straight push rods. Frankly, we...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:49:25 -0400
  ...florian@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Hmm, tried to get the tie rod ends pushed out this morning from my >>> syncro >>> to no luck. seems one...
• Re: Sticking throttle (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:51:50 -0800
  ...By fumbling around I was able to grab the push rod and, after a minute, was actually able to drive that way. Lesson learnt...
• wisdom of brake fluid res. location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel Foss - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 14:52:28 -0800
  ...you want a complaint about dumb design ????/ Ever adjust the length of the push rod on the clutch master cylinder in a vanagon ?? it...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 21:33:11 -0800
  ...All the thief would see is a push button switch that activated the system, and a flashing LED when the system is activated. Push...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:01:56 -0700
  ...although, I have not found the crank and rods to be weak at all in vw diesel engines - perhaps people who go pushing boost...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:46:42 -0700
  ...Rear side marker light guards > > I like them, the only issue I see is that instead if breaking the > lense it will just push...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:15:44 -0700
  ...There isn't enough room > around the base of the push rod tube > > to get a good stretch and wrap. > >
• Boston Bob's yellow head cap nut sealer
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Sat, 27 May 2000 00:50:08 EDT
  ...I noted -a bit late- in the Bentley manual that I should have marked the push rods for replacement to the same position. I...
• engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:40:16 -0400
  ...push down on the rocker arm to act on the pushrod you get the rod to compress the hydraulic lifter and the lifter pushes...
• Re: Guess That Sound!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:38:34 -0500
  ...If it continues, > locate the bad lifter and replace the single lifter using a 2-piece push > rod tube. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: My Vanagon Is Running Perfectly! - (FISH)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 8 May 2003 07:44:35 -0700
  thanks guys i just got into the house after my wife said the clutch has been soft when i drive, *sH(*! yup i pushed...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 19:33:48 -0500
  Wow! So it literally does take some balls! (sorry-couldn't help it. ;-) TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> To...
• Re: Who throws more rods contest, was: Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:33:30 -0400
  ...turbo/intercooler units, inlet & exhaust manifold, rear main seal, rocker assembly, push rods, timing gears, timing belts & chains. The higher the percentage, the greater...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:29:49 -0700
  ...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: Starwagen Gets A New Heart!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:11:26 -0700
  ...So, why not push for 200k miles? Well, compression down to 70 on #1 and intermittent indications of low oil pressure. I don't...
• Re: 1600 Rebuild Notes...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 18:36:35 -0800 (PST)
  ...force to push that pin through it's got > to be orders of magnitude *more* force compressing the edge of the rod > bearing. Yup...
• Re: Fryedaye Re: Can You Have Too Many Vanagons? an in-depth study of a modern social sickness.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:22:13 +1200
  ...I've had cars with rods; these worked well. If the cables are separate push-pull they are likely to work better, but with...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:28:13 -0500
  ...Once you start you must push very hard and twist the can on. Then the valve is made from plastic and the threads stripped...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:27:22 +0000
  ...The reason for this is that the push rods that are not properly seated in the lifters. This is very easy to mistakenly do...
• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:17:52 -0700
  Another tip on bleeding is to push fluid forward through the slave toward the reservoir. I use a pump type oil can filled with...
• Re: oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 22:56:25 CDT
  ...was chasing the leak all over the place, thinking it was push rod tube seals, then main seals, etc. finally i got a couple...
• Re: heater stuck on problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 17:27:23 -0700
  ...The 'heat' wire can be slightly repositioned so the arc of the lever pushes it more directly into the tube. Also, flexing it halfway...
• Re: '88 GL - Rear heater and ACJ
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:15:56 -0500
  ...Assuming that the problem seems to be at the heater motor, I would give the fan a push to see if it's stuck...
• Re: chronic flat lifter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:50:13 -0600
  ...I envision the push > rod jumping out of the seats on the rocker or the lifter. I sounds like > the engine is coming apart...
• Clutch Pedal Repair
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:54:06 EDT
  ...I was never able to get the clearance between the push rod and the clutch master come anywhere near the maximum of .5 mm...
• Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 05:49:05 EST
  ...gp 87 syncro ------ John Rodgers wrote: A couple of nights ago I made a short trip and noticed that when I pushed the clutch...
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 19 May 2010 16:38:34 -0700
  You have to push down on the shifter to get 1st gear if you use a 4 speed linkage on a 5 speed transmission...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 24 May 2014 22:04:07 -0400
  ...spring itself and push it back all the way and then using a needle nose vise grip to grab the rod. Worked very well...
• Re: Windage, Ullage, Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:27:19 -0600
  > So why do most two strokes have roller or ball bearings in their crankshaft/piston/rod assemblies? ---------------------- Possibly I'm living in the seventies...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:36:28 -0700
  ...Turned the steering wheel, and the movement of the wheel pushed the rod through the bushing gave me plenty to play with. I was...
• Re: Clakity-Clack
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 17:21:22 -0500
  ...A collapsed lifter, will cause zero catistrophic damage to any valve train, unless the rocker is so totally out of adjustment, the push rod...
• Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:13:11 -0400
  --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Roger Sisler wrote: > > the extension manages to come out with a single > ring around the extension. > > It will...
• Re: 4 speed transmition stuck in fourth- UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:27:43 -0600
  ...The external shift rod seems to work fine but the transmission remains in 4 th gear. The only way to move the van is...
• Re: Tapping sound
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 20:45:29 -0700
  ...Alternatively you can remove the rocker assembly and push on the push rods directly, making sure the inner end of the rod is in...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:05:25 -0400
  ...Ken On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 8:53 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes on the ports. This rebuilder has 42...