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• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:37:16 -0700
  ...Again) < kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > http://www.vanagain.com/shop/collapsible-pushrod-tube-025109337/ > > Ken > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 10:53 AM...
• Leaky pushrod tubes...who changes oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 1994 19:56:36 -0700 (PDT)
  The discussion of oil change intervals brings me to the question of pushrod tube seals fairly quickly. I seem to change my oil every...
• leaky pushrod tubes and o2 type 4
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:20:29 -0800
  ...Alan ------------- Fixing the pushrods should be easy with an expandable tube. Having said that, it's my personal opinion that the type 4 air...
• stripped hole fixed/pushrod tube questions?
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 23:28:13 -0800
  Hey all, I'm about to put the head back on my 1.9 and was wondering about the pushrod tubes. Mine have "accordion...
• Re: '67 Problems Deluxe...
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 13:22:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...A) take the heads off and put new tubes in. B) take out pushrods and put in two-piece tubes (and then put pushrods...
• Re: Pushrod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 12:59:57 -0800
  ...WTB:Pushrod tube seals Anybody know of a source for a set of pushrod tube seals(WBX;eight big, eight small)? I saw a...
• WTB:Pushrod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 14:54:44 -0500
  Anybody know of a source for a set of pushrod tube seals(WBX;eight big, eight small)? I saw a set for an aircooled...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:51:09 -0500
  ...Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available? > > I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are collapsible, > and > was...
• Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 15:47:05 -0500
  I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are collapsible, and was wondering I should re-use the collapsible ones. The...
• Oil leak, 1.9L, '84
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:22:03 -0400
  I'd drop the engine tin and look for a pushrod tube leak. You can get collapsible pushrod tubes pretty cheap (e.g. busdepot...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 23:06:59 -0500
  ...Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available? > > > > I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are > > collapsible, and was...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:21:07 -0500
  Back in the day, the accepted practice for rejuvenating pushrod tubes on an aircooled vw was to roll it on a table with a...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:31:17 -0700
  You just rip out the pushrod tube by whatever means - big screw driver etc. But first you go buy a special type of push...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:33:33 -0500
  There is enough room to get past the pushrod tube ... after you remove the shield beneath the tubes. Some have cut a hole in...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 15:09:34 EST
  ...If that doesn't work, take one of the old pushrod >tubes >and place the big end up against the big end of the...
• FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
  ...so what you'll need is ... - new collapsible pushrod tube. - seals for pushrod tube, both ends. - new valve cover gasket. - socket and ratchet ... i...
• Re: EXT pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:24:55 -0600
  ...did it last week. > > I'm sure it can help a few, I hope. > > http://www.benplace.com/pushrod_tube.htm > > Have fun. > > Ben >
• Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:08:43 -0400
  ...You'll have to remove the valve cover, rocker assembly and pushrod before you can replace the tube. The tube with the spring is...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 20:03:31 -0400
  ...Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available? > > > > I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are collapsible, > > and > > was...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 12:46:47 -0600
  ...If that doesn't work, take one of the old pushrod tubes and place the big end up against the big end of the...
• Lifter removal
  Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 09:30:16 -0500
  ...I would like to replace the lifter and pushrod, and tube without removing the engine. My question is: Has anyone ever removed a lifter...
• Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:53:38 -0700
  Does anyone have a reasonably cheap source for these? Everything I'm finding online now is $60 for a single tube! --t
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:39:00 -0500
  ...Here is a shot (first pushrod tube) http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus/100_0138.jpg Cheers, Ben http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
• Re: bent pushrods
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:53:12 -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...
• installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:10:26 -0500
  ...I replaced the pushrod tube seals, installed the tubes, inserted the rods, and bolted the rocker arms in place. The rocker arms on the...
• pushrods, compression, brake parts prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:49:12 -0800
  ...Like you have to loosen the cylinder heads to replace the pushrod tube/seal. There are two-piece tubes on the market that promise...
• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:12:20 -0400
  ...Again)" < kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > http://www.vanagain.com/shop/collapsible-pushrod-tube-025109337/ > > Ken > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 10:53 AM...
• Re: Non-collapsible pushrod tube installation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 05:37:00 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/2001 2:21:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Non-collapsible pushrod tube installation...
• Re: Replacing pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:25:12 -0700
  ...Herb suggested applying goop to the pushrod tube seals. I didn't. So far so good ... Pete C -- Peter Cassidy, pcassidy@apple.com '88...
• Non-collapsible pushrod tube installation
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:12:30 +0000
  While in the process of shopping around town for a hydraulic lifter, pushrod tube, seals, and valve cover gaskets for my '87, I asked...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:08:06 -0700
  BTDT! You need a set of adjustable pushrod tubes like these: http://www.jbugs.com/product/4012BP.html?Category_Code=vw-bugpack-pushrods-t...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:36:08 -0600
  ...I changed my pushrod tubes because my hydraulic >lifter was jammed. >I changed two pushrod tubes with collapsible tubes 6 months ago. No >leaks...
• Re: oil from pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:43:10 -0500
  There is more to pushrod tubes than just push rod tubes. There are O rings on each end. The smaller inner O ring usually...
• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:19:52 -0700
  I am scared Jeff... thanks :-)
• Re: lifter replacement
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:25:06 -0400
  ...a few of the spring-loaded pushrod > tubes and plan to remove the pushrod, break the old tube and get the > old lifter out...
• RE: engine tins
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 11:45:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Lots of pushrod-tube oil leaks, come fom rocks etc. bouncing off your pushrod tubes. -Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '71 VW Transporter w...
• Flushing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:07:28 -0400
  ...Anyone have a good photo? I also tried to get the tin off around the pushrod tubes but the bolts seem to be rusted...
• 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 14:23:22 -0600
  Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube leak. Found there was a 4 inch crack in one tube. Upon disassembly and removal of...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:16 -0500
  ...with the spring loaded replacement tubes. > http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub > es ----- No virus found in...
• Re: Lifter removal
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:01:47 -0400
  ...You will need one of those spring loaded pushrod tubes to replace the old one as well. Bill Knight Raleigh, NC > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Pushrod tube cracked HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 8 May 2009 18:57:06 -0400
  ...Does anyone know of an easy fix? > > There are spring loaded (collapsible) pushrod tubes that replace the > OEM > ones without having to remove the...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:06:18 -0600
  ...But to answer my question the heads have to be removed to replace the pushrod tube seals unless I use the collapsable type, correct...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:46:02 -0700
  You will have to remove the pushrod tube in order to take the lifter out. This may sound easy but removing a pushrod tube...
• Re: SV: Patching pushrod tube?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:49:45 EDT
  ...I am worried about turning the pushrod tube around - I am worried that turning the pipe can create a leak at the endseals? >> That...
• 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
• 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: 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
  ...pushrods back in ( like after a head gasket job ) ........this is a very important step ........is to look down the push rod tube with...
• Pushrod tube seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 22 May 1996 09:59:45 -0600 (MDT)
  Hi All, Part of my preventive maintenance chores for this year are to change out the (slightly) leaking pushrod tube seals on my 81...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:43:39 -0400
  ...In that they're just there to protect the pushrod tubes, they can be made from anything. It might not be a bad idea...
• Re: Leaking Woes
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:59:25 -0500
  You don't need to remove the heads to change the pushrod tube seals on the vanagon engine. The tubes can be removed through...
• Re: pushrod tube fix
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Thu, 22 May 1997 10:50:00 -0400
  ...pushrod tube fix > Date: Thursday, May 22, 1997 10:33 AM > > Hi Mike, > > > read the oil leak note, take it easy there. To replace...
• Re: Questions about Bent Pushrods and Repair
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 08:56:34 -0500
  Cary; Replacing the bent pushrod is straightfoward. Replacing the pushrod tube is more involved but should be within most VW owners grasp. As to...
• Mystery oil&gas leak
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 23:23:23 -0400
  ...So my guess is the pushrod tubes, can't be around the oil pressure switch because I already fixed that. It seems to loose...
• Pushrods - Their Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:27:43 -0700
  Hi list, Ok, this seem pretty stupid, but would someone please explain to me what exactly a pushrod tube does? I have read a...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:52:09 -0600
  Got it. Many thanks, Dennis John
• Re: Pushrod tube wires
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:31:01 EDT
  They will migrate out, the engine grows and shrinks with thermal expansion. Robert
• Re: Lifter removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:12:05 -0400
  ...You will > need one of those spring loaded pushrod tubes to replace the old > one as well. > > Bill Knight > Raleigh, NC > > > -----Original Message----- > > From...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:51:24 -0700
  ...Remove the valve cover, the rockers and the pushrod. Remove the lower tin. Pliers gently on the tube and twist and pull. Out it...
• Leaking Woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:42:40 -0600
  ...The pushrod tube cover plates are in tact. I have been thinking of pulling the heads anyway to fix the leaky pushrod tube seals...
• Re: Sticky or noisey Tappets
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 11:56:27 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...has anyone else fought with pushrod tube replacement? Remember the old > models needed to have the heads removed to do this, then the mid...