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• Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:53:28 -0400
  ...Or possibly it just unseated t= > he pushrod...? I have no experience with pushrods and I am wondering if = > I have to drain the...
• Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:05:38 -0400
  ...Or possibly it just unseated the pushrod...? I have no experience with pushrods and I am wondering if I have to drain the oil...
• Re: clutch
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 11:36:03 EST
  ...Much more than allowed play at the pushrod of master cylinder. Bentley shows there is adjustment of the pushrod but it is just impossible...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:30:13 -0700
  Just to add to the confusion, two separate parts are being discussed here - valve covers and push-rod tube shields. I believe the original...
• 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:33:15 -0700
  ...I removed > the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker alignment, but one > push rod (lifter) now seems to be out too far...
• Questions about Bent Pushrods and Repair
  Historical mailing list - Cary
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:23:08 GMT
  ...remove the pushrod, remove the tube, install the collapsable tube & seals, install the pushrod (making sure it is centered in the lifter), and then...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:43:01 -0700
  ...Push covers/enging tins At 05:46 PM 9/10/2008, Ken Wilford wrote... >We are talking about the push rod tube covers under...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 8 May 2004 18:31:00 -0400
  On Sat, 8 May 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > The seals have spring clips imbedded in the V grove channel. > Much like the push on...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 10:15:30 -0500
  ...2.1 L push rods Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube leak. Found there was a 4 inch crack in one tube...
• Anyone have Pushrods to Spare?
  Historical mailing list - ccc1
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 03:28:04 -0600
  ...I'm all out of spare pushrods, and straightening the bent ones with a mallet seems foolish. Does anyone have any spare pushrods they...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:06:42 -0800
  ...what's the > difference between VW Beetle pushrod tubes and Vanagon pushrod tubes. Well just confirmed with Bug Shop (604) 589-2236 that these...
• Bleeding the lifters
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 19:41:08 -0500
  ...Bently has you take apart the lifter, fill it with oil, then re-assemble it using a sawed off pushrod as a tool. Since...
• Re: Wanted: One Pushrod Tube
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:12:05 -0500
  Most times you can find a socket that is close to the inside diameter of your pushrod tube and drive it through the tube...
• 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:52:33 -0600
  ...clutch arm sticking out of transmission does not push slave cylinder back into retracted position. I can manually retract slave cylinder by pushing it...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Channing Davis
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 21:36:15 -0500
  ...Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowden_cable > > > > -----Original...
• Thanks be to the list !!! and Ron Salmon @ The Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - James morris
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 09:27:54 -0500
  When I bought my 87 GL for $1800 I knew it had a leaky pushrod tube and was typically an easy fix. I ordered...
• Oil leak - 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:05:50 -0600
  ...It leaks from above the push rod shield under the engine and come out below. Likely one or more push rod tube seals or...
• Re: Replacing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 19 May 1998 10:31:23 EDT
  I think the normal technique is to remove the push rod then remove the pushrod tube and then remove the lifter. Then replace with...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:08:53 -0500
  ...There some aftermarket ones listed out there but all of them I have purchased have been a different length than the stock waterboxer push...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:23:26 +1300
  ...The connector has a tab which springs out of the bottom of the connector when it is pushed into its block; this prevents the...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:58:06 -0600
  ...EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> > If your doing what I think your trying to do, It is impossible. >That is why they make expandable push...
• Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1 (now lifters)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:09:49 -0600
  ...Robert Donalds wrote: > > I Have gone threw my stock of used push rods just to see if I had a stash of shorter units...
• Re: Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:25:14 -0500
  ...I may be compelled to push really hard, harder than really necessary to get the gate to drop. Could my pushing the gate down...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:44:19 -0700
  >On reassembly you get a "spring loaded aftermarket push rod tube " designed >specifically for being able to install and remove with out removing the...
• bent pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Morrison
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 18:57:18 -0400
  ...to the point where it stalled and bent a pushrod/tube.After replacing pushrod&tube I restarted it and bent the new ones the...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 17:38:43 -0500
  Did you mean to say "if not" rather than "if so" ? The question also arises, what caused these push rods to bend? Larry A...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:42:58 -0600
  Remove the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push rodss,push-rodd tubes,push-rodd rock guards. Clean the bores in the block...
• adjusting clutch master cylinder pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:15:47 -0400
  Greetings, I get a clunk everytime I push the clutch pedal and have been trying to adjust the master cylinder pushrod screw adjustment thang...
• Re: 2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:07:00 -0800
  ...2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed Is it possible to straighten a slightly bowed pushrod and return it to service? John
• 2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 07:36:48 -0600
  Is it possible to straighten a slightly bowed pushrod and return it to service? John
• Pushrod STUCK? 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:29:25 -0500
  ...What started as a simple pushrod tube change has now become a serious problem (ARRGH). After I reported to all of you that I...
• Re: 84 water cooled vanagon pushrod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:10:17 -0100
  > Does anyone know if I can easily replace the pushrod seals on a water > cooled 84 vanagon? Yes, but you must replace the pushrod...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:16 -0500
  ...push rod tubes dilemma 85 Vanagon, what size engine? > I've had better luck with the spring loaded replacement tubes. > http://www.jbugs.com...
• Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:35:05 -0800
  ...Same going down hill, if I push in the clutch the brakes work for one push but not after that. Any ideas? thanks, Mark...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 09:05:28 -0800
  ...rounded end into the end of the pushrod tube, and gently tap the wooden handle with a hammer until the pushrod tube seats. Dave
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:19:15 -0700
  I couldn't help myself, so I Googled "push rod cover". Most of the responses were for Harleys, model plane engines, or the covers...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:14:27 -0400
  At 09:19 PM 9/10/2008, Jeff wrote... >I couldn't help myself, so I Googled "push rod cover". Most of the >responses...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 23:12:23 -0600
  I was gifted with two used good pushrods from a local source. Your advice is well taken! John On Feb 8, 2015 10:19...
• Re: Patching pushrod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:20:56 -0700
  ...Patching pushrod tube? Hi I have a leaky pushrod tube (was hit by something, got a blow, is cracked in the middle). I tried...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:49:05 -0800
  ...2.1 L push rods Only $27 brand new from Van Café: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1685_716/new-push...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 16:42:07 -0500
  ...Jason On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 3:23 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube...
• Re: bent pushrods
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:53:12 -0400
  Sounds like the valve has seized in the valve guide and is causing high resistance to the force of the push rod on the...
• Rear Brake Adjusting Pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Les Yamashita
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 04:29:25 -0500
  Hello, Does anyone have the rear brake adjusting pushrod for a vanagon. I need both the left and right sides. Thanks, Les
• Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1 (now lifters)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:19:01 -0800
  ...I had some 1.9 pushrods and they are the longer length, so maybe the shorter exist on only very early WBX. The lifters...
• Re: Push clutch makes noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:58:38 -0800
  You're sure it's when you push the clutch pedal in ??? ( not let it up ) that generally always points to throw out bearing...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:05:36 -0700
  ...on a level/horizontal engine ..assemble the rocker arms onto the pushrods to there's just a little tension on the pushrods .. reach down...
• expandable push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:23:43 -0400
  hi all ive not used expandable push rod tubes before for any of my air cooled cars before but i do know that they...
• Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:08:43 -0400
  ...Or possibly it just unseated t= > he pushrod...? I have no experience with pushrods and I am wondering if = > I have to drain the...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:41:50 -0400
  ...I'm amazed you've never heard of VW push rod tubes. That's extremely common terminology. Google it if you want. I've...
• Re: Odo/Trip Counter
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:43:17 -0400
  ...I've been pushing my reset button on the move >for >~145,000 miles on the one van and ~15,000 miles on the...
• Replaced Clutch Master Cylinder, but how do I adjust the Push Rod?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:44:04 -0700
  ...then tried to bleed the system but no pressure builds so i think the push rod need to be adjusted like my Bentley says...
• No push-down for first with 5-speed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 20:04:31 -0600
  Same with my 5-speed 83 diesel westy. No pushing down to get into first. Reverse requires it. Jim
• Re: How do I reset the O2 sensor light?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 14:20:09 -0400
  ...You'll need something thinner than your finger to push the button. david David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:46:03 -0500
  ...type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed) > Remove > the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push > rodss,push-rodd tubes...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 16:31:55 -0500
  ...2.1 L push rods > > John, I have used ones in stock. I usually sell them for $40 each plus shipping them to you...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 11:20:00 -0500
  If the push rods bent during operation, they are now shorter and there should have been some lifter noise or some indication something was...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 13:41:15 -0700
  ...If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise use a flashlight to make sure the pushrods...
• Re: push start
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 16:14:20 -0500
  ...1) you should push start any car in a high gear to prevent locking up the rear wheels. (I once saw four guys plastered...
• Re: 81 westy stove issue
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:51:35 -0500
  Yes, I know you have to push the knob in before turning. The knob on the left works great - push in and turn and...
• Re: push rods
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 14:53:18 -0500
  ...push rods Hi, I have a report of oil leaks from the Driver's Side Push rod tubes on a bus I am looking...