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• Re: Help removing a few things
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 18:54:31 EST
  ...Looks easy to put on, just push, but getting it off? > > > Item 3: Rear air duct gasket (?) non-moving louvers in the door frames...
• Re: Correction Re: Selector shaft seal questions / conformation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:03:30 -0500
  ...Now… >> >> Should I insert seal into tranny and then push shaft back thru? >> Or >> Push shaft thru then insert seal >> >> I’m leaning to...
• Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 May 2009 22:38:11 -0500
  I have a favorite spot along a certain road, and I like to see just how much push momentum will give my 88 GL...
• front brake pads, how?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 07 Jul 96 20:56:00 PDT
  ...Bentley says that once the old ones are replaced, "push" the piston back into the caliper housing so it will have enough clearance to...
• Re: How to remove pushrod tube shield??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 07:47:05 -0700
  , it appears that one must > remove the pushrod tube shield. However, upon inspection, it appears that > two of the four bolts involved in removing...
• Re: 84 vanagon. Push on clutch and does not move
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:27:54 -0700
  ...it stuck at the top? Does it feel like you are pushing against fluid or a hard stop? tim o'brien >Has this happened...
• Re: 2 questions on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 17:54:49 -0800
  ...When yu push the shifter down, the arm goes under the tab so you can get to rev. This tab keeps you from accidentally...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:46:09 -0400
  ...You will need a 2 piece push rod tube. Remove the rockers, the push rod, then break out the original tube. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Torque Converter Oil Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 22:13:40 -0400
  ...Do not push it all the way in. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Edward...
• Re: Spreading the damaged hatch opening?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 18:09:37 -0600
  ...Vanagon, about 2/3 the way up on the hatch, was pushed inwards about 1 > inch. I am thinking of fabricating two wooden braces...
• Re: water tank pump problem
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:01:05 -0600
  ...in the knob and breaking it. > I also used a little push button on a jumper wire when the faucet would > break (three times...
• Re: noise from master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:02:03 -0700
  ...The manifold vacuum on one side of the diaphragm allows the 14.7psi on the other side to help push on the pedal. Kind...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:59:21 -0500
  ...Right between the pushrod tubes, on each head, > are drain plugs. While you have the tin off you "Might" consider using a > hole saw...
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:46:23 -0800
  I have pushed the reset while moving many times myself on many Vanagons. There are different speedo mechanisms on different years. I recall about...
• Re: Old Bay window
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:07:41 -0400
  ...and we both coughed and spluttered across the intersection, he pushing at his steering wheel for more speed, me with more forethought, pushing at...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:56:54 -0800
  ...I always convert any push-on connected wire that weakens at the push-on thing, to screw and eye type ground, with a star...
• Re: Timing Belts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 07:54:31 -0800
  ...The horizontally opposed 4 VWs all > have pushrods. The deisel as I see in my manual is a straight 4 with a > long twisted...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:02:04 -0800
  ...that Zinc-in-motor-oil and it's effects on flat tappet (Vanagon) pushrod engines. The more you look the farther you see. Pensionerd.
• dont pusy our trip meter while driving!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:31:18 EST
  just a reminder - dont push your speedo trip meter while your van is rolling/driving..it will break the plastic gearing inside.. (most common...
• Re: COLLAPSIBLE OIL TUBE
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 22:36:15 -0400
  Ken, should push rod tubes be replaced in pairs or just the one that appears to be leaking? Also, how long should it take...
• Re: Subject: Re: Sirius Radio
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 05:58:43 -0600
  ...After listening to XM Radio I'm glad this group has someone pushing Sirius, it's a much more appropriate service for the eclectic...
• OXYGEN SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:29:57 -0700
  ...I had to use a small screwdriver to push the button in far enough on mine too. It made a nice click when it...
• Re: Lower grill screw inserts needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:11:30 -0800
  ...BTW, part change, no longer uses a screw, just a push pin that expands the plug and holds the grill.
• NVC, Full timing article.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 00:42:24 -0500
  ...msn.com/buying/Articlenewhome.aspx?cp-documentid=2460 08&GT1=8012> &GT1=8012 Don't believe the Diesel pushers getting 12 mpg though. Dennis
• '70 Door Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 10:07:06 -0800
  ...To lock the door, the arm that the pushes the hook out of the way is pushed *up* about 15mm so that it can...
• Re: LOUD Engine
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Long
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 02:06:55 -0400
  ...I have since bought several spare lifters and expandable push-rod tubes to be prepared for the next one. Eric, come to think of...
• Re: Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 10:28:26 -0600
  ...Empty Lifter > >Oops, > >I was just putting on the rocker arm assembly and positioning the push >rods >when I noticed that I had forgotten...
• Re: Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:37:22 -0500
  ...There should be just a little bit of play at the push rod. Then, with the bleeder on the slave open, push the pedal...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:47:59 -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: '71 engine apart (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
  Mon, 23 Jan 95 13:03:19 EST
  ...Try moving the cam follower on the bent pushrod and see if it is seized. Some metal may be lodged in the bore and...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 May 1996 12:48:21 -0400
  ...i tried to get it out with pliers but only >succeeded in pushing it back where i can't even see or feel it...
• Re: valve cover gasket
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 05:13:58 -0600
  ...That pressure pushed the valve cover gasket out on one side causing it to leak, no matter what I did. The fix of course...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 12:40:56 -0700
  ...matter at 50 for 10 hours? > I just don't want to push the van beyond its limitations. > > Gerry Royston > '87 Westy > Bethesda, MD >
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:36:39 -0400
  ...matter at 50 for 10 hours? > I just don't want to push the van beyond its limitations. > > Gerry Royston > '87 Westy > Bethesda, MD >
• Re: no reverse ( and archive search isn't working right now)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 4 May 2007 09:22:39 -0700
  ...I > had to keep driving today, which meant any backing up had to be > pushed. It;s very strange, 1st and 2nd gear are...
• Re: Cam timing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:18:01 -0700
  ...along > with the ramp geometry. > > Lift is how far the cam pushes the valve open. Measured in inches. > > Duration is how long the cam...
• Of Interest to Air Coolers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:56:55 -0600
  ...These modifications are a supplementary deep sump, a set of 'windage style' pushrod tubes and an oil windage tray. As the name suggests, the...
• Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day-Hose removal pliers.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 17:35:29 -0700
  ...they say 'hose' on one side...so one jaw is designed more to grab into the metal tube you are pushing the hoseoff of...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:04:30 -0400
  Under normal operation the clutch pressure plate pushes the driven (slave), cylinder back in when the pedal is released. Without the pressure plate the...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:33:02 -0700
  ...I would pop the cover, wiggle the rocker arms...pushing in on >>the valve...if it pushes in....it's the lifter. There should...
• Re: [syncrolist] Pauter Ratio Rockers: Installed and Working?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 09:28:46 -0700
  ...As to whether the pre-cut push rods are the proper length: two mechanics believe they are fine, one has concenrs about wanting to...
• Re: reinstalling gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 11:57:54 -0800
  ...I got those two in, but the third one, the overflow > from > > > the > > > filler tube, I cannot push in as it is not a...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 07:11:56 -0500
  ...If you have the bores lubed, and new seals, they should PUSH in with firm, rotating pressure from your hand on the tube. I...
• Re: Saggy poptop was RE: Out of storage!)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 May 2013 05:32:19 -0400
  ...You just lightly > push up the top at the latch (it will stay half open) and then push the bar > for the final lift...
• Re: Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:05:20 -0700
  ...You push a button, drive one "unit" and push it again. If you change tire sizes, or move to Canada, you simply recalibrate it...
• Re: um..Dash lightbulb removal(done)
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 14:55:14 -0800
  ...i have a bad habbit of pushing/pulling/twisting harder when I feel resistance and breaking stuff. worked like a charm. thanks again... dj...
• Re: 90 Vanagon oil leak, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 16:31:32 -0500
  ...Check the pushrod tubes for leak, head side and engine side, for that you will have to remove the protective tin. http://www.benplace...
• loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:47:49 -0400
  Can the push in blade be made to fit more tightly to the receptacle? How? This contributes to an intermittent fluctuation in the oil...
• Water pump apart
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:16:39 -0700
  ...Looking at the shaft, it looks like it can be pushed out from either side. But I'm sure, it's only meant to...
• Another awning alternative
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 15:24:47 -0500
  http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jhtml?id=0019861521201a&navAction=push&navCount=13&indexId=cat20163&podId=0019861&catalogCode=ID&parentId...
• Re: Programable intermitent wipers frnt and rear.easy swap.
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:02:18 -0700
  ...Rear Wiper Operation Pull (or push, other direction from normal for the front wiper) an the rear wiper will come on. The switch is...
• Struts for pop-up?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 11:52:59 -0600
  ...When I have anything on the roof rack it is difficult to push up. Thx. Matt '87 Vanagon Weekender
• Re: fire
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 13:24:54 -0400
  Oh yeah, Kim , I would suggest that you hold the 90 degree curved area of the ignitor cable with your fingers, and push the...
• window trim
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 23:11:45 -0400
  ...Buy sreen binding at the Depot ( it comes in three sizes, I reccommend the thickest one) and push it in with the tool they...
• Re: Speedometer Ok -Odometer and trip meter dead!?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 20 May 2006 11:17:11 -0700
  ...If I slightly push and hold the rest button I can freely spin all the digit positions of the trip meter to whatever numbers...
• Re: '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:02:24 EST
  ...It will require removal of rocker arm assembly and pushrods. Next stuff bits of rags into the tubes blocking them off. Liberally flush the...
• Re: Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:00:34 -0600
  ...Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L Rocker cover gasket or the push rod tubes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Brake Caliper Done?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:48:56 -0500
  ...it pushed straight in. If you push the piston at any angle at all, it can jam in the cylinder. It's good insurance...
• [A] '73 Westy help - THANKS!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 09:58:50 -0500
  I wanted to thank everyone for their help with my pushrod tube (and previously, carb) problems. As it turned out, I hadn't pushed...
• Re: [Q]Syncro clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 21:52:24 -0500
  ...Russian weightlifter to push in? (ah, Olga, is this politically correct?) My >old '85 had a very easy clutch to push in, car like...