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Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
...Push rod end was way too far out. Grumble . . . Took rocker off, removed push rod tube, push rod, and proceeded to get the lifter...
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...
need push rod
Historical mailing list - Reggie Rainard
Sat, 10 May 2003 16:22:52 -0700
-Hi all I need a push rod for a 1990 vanagon, new or used is fine. The length is approximatly 10 3/4 inches...
leaky pushrod tubes and o2 type 4
Historical mailing list - radish150
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:20:29 -0800
...push rods Hi, I have a report of oil leaks from the Driver's Side Push rod tubes on a bus I am looking...
looking for push rods 1.9 wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - greg rich
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:22:53 MST
I'm in need of a set of push rods for my 1.9 waterboxer. I dropped my engine at a machine shop and...
Re: Push-rod tube "expandable" type?
Historical mailing list - Tim
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:09:43 -0800
...Tim > > Can push-rod tubes be replaced 'in situ' (in place)? I know > > air-cooled engines can have them replaced using an "expandable" kind...
Needed: 2.0L Type 4 Push Rods & Tubes
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Proffitt
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:58:03 -0400
I need 4 push rods and 4 tubes and any associated seals needed. If anyone has some spare, please contact me via pmail. This...
Re: 78 Bus Hydraulic Lifters
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:24 -0500
...When I took the push rods out, they were the hollow ones used for >solid lifters(approx 261 cm long). I preceded to remove...
Re: Bent push rod.
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sat, 7 Aug 1999 17:26:12 -0700
Forget about the pushrod, it is scrap. When you replace the valve you also bent replace the pushrod too.
Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:43:16 EST
...One or more of your push rods is not centered in the hydraulic lifters properly. This is holding your valves open to the point...
Re: Pesky Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:17:13 -0400
...harder; Remove valve cover, rockers, push rod (of the offending tube) then rip out the push rod tube with vice grips, cutters. Replace with...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:29:52 -0800
...a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or a sheathed cable with a rod on the end, again for both pushing and pulling...
Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Tue, 2 Nov 1999 15:13:10 -0500
What does the list make of Bentley's stasting that Stock VW push rod tubes may be installed with the heads in place? See...
Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:03:37 -0600
...type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed) > > > > Remove > > the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push > > rodss,push-rodd tubes...
WANTED 1.9 PUSH RODS
Historical mailing list - greg rich
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 20:18:09 MDT
I NEED A SET OF 1.9 LITER PUSH RODS (LONG/THIN METAL PIECES INSIDE TUBES). MACHINE SHOP WAITING SO LET ME KNOW IF...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:48:40 -0500
...push rod tubes dilemma Hello to all...looks like new push rod tubes will be need to be replaced on my 85 westy..any...
Re: push rod tube seals
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:02:51 -0400
At 11:57 PM 6/9/2013, MICHAEL H wrote: >85, 1.9l - has a replacement collapsible push rod tube in re-usable >condition...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:43:09 -0600
...a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or a sheathed cable with a rod on the end, again for both pushing and pulling...
push rods
Historical mailing list - Alan Beck
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 11:31:07 -0700
Hi, I have a report of oil leaks from the Driver's Side Push rod tubes on a bus I am looking at, is...
Re: Simple Question (push rods)second time around
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 9 Dec 2004 22:05:24 -0600
...Simple Question (push rods)second time around > What problem would there be from using solid lifters > and push-rods on a hydraulic cam. I...
Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:59:34 -0700
...and the push rod tubes interfere anyway I think. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Push rods change?
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:14:44 -0700
...Z --- zolo <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > Hi Guys, > I am not sure if I can change the push rods without > taking the heads off...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:43:55 -0500
...a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or >> a sheathed cable with a rod on the end, again for both pushing and >> pulling...
Re: Push rods change?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:11:10 -0700
...Push rods change? Zoltan, Yes and no. You cannot change them with original ones because they are like the old type 1 pushrod tubes...
78 Hydraulic Lifters Clarification
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Apr 1996 21:16:15 -0500
Thank you for the clarificaction on the rods. I have never seen the push rods for the later models with the hydraulic lifters. I...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 17:08:07 -0500
The standard length waterboxer and also most of the aircooled push rods for the pancake version of that engine, are 10 3/4" long...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:28:46 -0700
...Push covers/enging tins At 09:19 PM 9/10/2008, Jeff wrote... >I couldn't help myself, so I Googled "push rod cover...
Re: Need to replace a pushrod
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 19:57:28 -0400
...From your description it sounds like you have a problem not with the push rod but with the push rod TUBE. There is a...
Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1 (now lifters)
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:19:01 -0800
...My thinking was that some of the early 1.9s > had this shorter push rod and I forgotten about > them. The bottom line is...
push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - Dean Staltare
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:06:02 -0400
Hello to all...looks like new push rod tubes will be need to be replaced on my 85 westy..any and all recommendations/comments...
Re: Auto Trans Throttle Rod
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:10:24 -0400
...Pushed them sideways against the spring with great force, then pinched the rod with them to keep them from being pushed off the rod...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 16:59:35 -0600
...Upon disassembly and removal of the push rods, I > found > > > two of them bent. Probably accounts for the one cracked tube at least. > On...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:02:44 -0500
...The only way > > to insall new push rod tubes, (original, style) is to remove > > the head. >
FOR SALE: Engine parts from 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:00:20 -0400
...Piston/cylinder set complete with rings and pins Crankshaft - #2 rod journal a bit buggered up but grindable Camshaft Push rod set Connecting rod...
Re: Replacing pushrod tubes
Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:25:12 -0700
...Jiggle each of the rods until it falls into the cup on the lifter. It's unmistakeable when it does! Then push the rocker...
Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:57:51 -0600
Would I hear this as I tightened the adjustment screw or when the engine is warming up after the adjustment? ---------------------------- If your push rod...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:53:26 -0500
...ve had better luck with the spring loaded replacement tubes. > http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub > es
Was Re: Push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:48:03 MST
...Push rod tubes >Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 11:58:53 -0500 > > > How can I replace the push rod tube seals without disturbing the...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:58:06 -0600
...The only way >to insall new push rod tubes, (original, style) is to remove >the head. this is just flat WRONG and could cost...
Rockers & push rods Gene Berg 1:4
Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:37:07 -0800
Hello does anyone have a extra Gene Berg 1:4 ratio rocker with cut push rods they would like to sell. It looks like...
Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:05:28 -0700
...111109335-Engine-Push/dp/B007LX9WEY/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1445439858&sr=1-10&keywords=push+rod+tubes+for+vanagon
Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:48:32 -0400
...One rod is toward the front of the seat and one toward the rear. When this occurs, I use something to push them back...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:47:45 -0700
Get a grip Mike - 'push rod covers' are found on the side of flathead motors and are access panels so you can adjust the...
Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:15:28 -0700
...The rod will not be pushing the top >mechanism just horizontally, it will push upwards as well. However, >since only the horizontal component of...
Re: expandable push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:17:56 -0400
...expandable push rod tubes hi all ive not used expandable push rod tubes before for any of my air cooled cars before but i...
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...
Ratio Rocker Installation Issues
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 17:04:45 -0700
...Steve _____________________________________________________________________ He measured the push rods and found them all to be bent by at least 5 thousandths and as much as 25 thousandths...
Push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
Tue, 8 May 2001 09:22:27 -0400
Thanks for all of the advice on Changing my leaking push rod tube. Following the advice was easy and everything worked like a charm...
type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:58:05 EST
I'm doing a bit of work on my 914 and want to take care of the leaking push rod tubes. I have new...
Re: Bent valve push rod
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 18:12:05 -0400
My guess is that the push rod was bent during engine installation-start up or shortly there after, possibly by a valve sticking in...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:15 -0500
...http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub es The tubes shown are for a 1200 to 1600cc upright...
Push rod tube guards?
Historical mailing list - John Langowski
Sat, 11 Sep 1999 17:10:55 -0500
Hello all, I'm looking for a new guard that protects the push rod tubes from road debris on the under side of the...
Re: Push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 5 Mar 2000 11:58:53 -0500
> How can I replace the push rod tube seals without disturbing the heads? > I thought I heard somewhere about spring loaded tubes. Yes, they...
Re: leaky pushrod tubes and o2 type 4
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 19:43:44 -0600
...push rods > > Hi, > > I have a report of oil leaks from the Driver's Side Push rod tubes on > a bus I am looking...
Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (Viton)
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:35:48 -0800
...type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed) > > > > > > > Remove > > > the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push > > > rodss,push-rodd tubes...
Push Rod Orientation
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:21:59 +0000
...have just re-installed the heads and about to install the push rods and realized that I'm unsure of their original placement. I...
Re: Pesky Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0400
...push rod tube, > then you compress the spring-loaded expandable push rod tube ...fit that > in... > and you've got a new push rod...
hydralic valves & push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:37:13 EST
greetings all, in practice do you really need to re-adjust hydralic valves after replacing push rod tube seals? this will be the first...
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
...a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or a > sheathed cable with a rod on the end, again for both pushing and pulling...
Re: 87 GL wont start and run
Historical mailing list - Don Record
Wed, 10 Feb 1999 18:24:30 EST
...Whoever pointed out that improperly seated push rods were the culprit was right.... Some Grease Monkey (me:-) Didnt get two of the push rods...