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• Re: hard shifting - different problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 10:10:50 -0400
  ...Left-right problems are adjusted by rotating the two shift rod sections against each other just a hair and then retightening the same clamp...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:54:25 -0700
  ...do is pop the valve covers... .... > i've seen a damaged push rod and rocker a time or two. > > since it's one place...
• Re: How do you adjust clutch pedal free play?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 14:21:11 -0800
  ...The easiest way is to open brake bleeder and push brake pedal down and hold it with some piece of wood wedged against the...
• Re: 2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:00:19 -0400
  ...The one advantage of the WBX is that it can be pushed without knocking or pinging thus destroying itself. Yes, it will feel more...
• Re: Srarter woes
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:23:02 -0500
  ...23:59 John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Tonight, at a major intersection of two county roads with no lighting, > traffic flying from...
• Re: Going back to air cooled!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:30:58 -0700
  ...Unfortunately it dripped oil on the driveway from leaking push rod tubes. Finally at my wife's insistance I had another motor put in...
• tapping, removing valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:10:15 -0500
  ...When I did some push-rod tubes I adjustect the rockers. Some of the lifters were springy, so I just held them firmly inplace...
• Re: Is my power steering dying?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 23:21:49 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Steve Hoge wrote: > Oh Vanagon Diagnostic Gurus: > > I've noticed for the last few months that when my steering...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 17:36:19 -0700
  ...the other is at this splined junction in the middle of the shift rods under the van .. normally that is never touched ... it affects...
• Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:01:53 -0400
  ...Side play on the connecting rods seems normal. I can't feel any play when I push/pull toward or away from the crankshaft...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:19:16 -0700
  ...Since it is the main and rod bearings that affect oil pressure the most, as they wear you start to see the pressure drop...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 23:56:28 EDT
  ...I suppose you could argue it makes the push rod cover which is under the tin vunerable to objects from the road. But it...
• Re: wisdom of brake fluid res. location
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 15:02:25 -0800
  ...a complaint about dumb design ????/ Ever adjust the length of > the push rod on the clutch master cylinder in a vanagon ?? > it is the...
• Re: Need Help adjusting clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 14:24:53 -0400
  ...I tried but just can't seem to get a wrench on the locknut for the >clutch master cylinder pushrod; the rod that connects...
• Re: Possible...Overheating-Rebuilding engines.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:34:33 -0400
  ...I think I paid $3 for the mower which had a broken connecting rod. So I replaced the rod. After it seized I replaced...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 06:11:31 EDT
  ...I can't get the &#*$(# clutch lever off the clutch fork rod! I need to get this apart so I can replace the broken...
• '88 engine knock diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:36:52 -0400
  ...This WBX throws some new geometries into the mental picture not to mention the complexities of the hydraulic lifter push-rod valve train. My...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Repair
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:17:10 -0700
  ...I was never able to get the clearance between the > push rod and the clutch master come anywhere near the maximum of .5 mm...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -0700
  ...tie rod end ...........pickle >>> fork. Wedged fork thing - it destroys the boot though. >>> Pullers - sure .....but pulling on a taperd thing ..........or pushing .I...
• Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:17:20 -0700
  ...At very least, inspect clutch pedal wear at hole where clutch master cylinder push rod clevis passes through. Van-cafe or gowesty have a...
• BFG 27" spare doesn't fit!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 14:56:04 -0700
  ...As I can see, it is about 1/2" too large in diameter to be able to push up into the location under the...
• Re: FS: Vanagon diesel, needs engine work
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:14:42 EDT
  If any one is interested I have a deisel Motor with a broken rod, head was recently changed, add to Karl's van and...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:12:00 -0700
  ...Also will fit a 5/8" rod in the mount hole. Use 2 clamps > with the rod, a few pipe brackets screwed to a...
• Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:39:31 -0700
  ...And, > indeed, the parts of the rod I recovered were "blued" from extreme heat! > > I thought he might get a couple of rods out...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
  ...Adjust the push rod to >>> take up the slack but do not actually push out the shoes. Now notice >>> how the hand brake can...
• Window wiper arm and VanagonL emblem and More!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:32:55 -0400
  ...Also I have the push rod tube covers for the water boxer (one set) for $120 each. The air cooled engine bearings I mentioned...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:05:18 -0500
  Dave, you are going to have to pull the push rod tube covers off and take a look. It could be the freeze out...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:44:08 -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: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:03:49 -0700
  ...Otherwise a 3/8" (9/16" hex) nut and threaded rod can be used to pull the pin out. Be sure to support the...
• Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:10:59 -0400
  ...My rack came with new tie rods and tie rod ends ... which is good in that I would've been replacing them had they...
• Re: Srarter woes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:05:28 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 8:59 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 22:36:14 EDT
  ...The company drills and taps a plug hole from the bottom between the push rod tubes. The combustion chamber is reshaped. You are supplied...
• Re: time for two head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:07:58 -0700
  ...nbsp; A third hand, maybe a forth helps with lining those push rod tubes with the heads.&nbsp; I can't tell you what...
• Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 06:46:09 EST
  ...The push rod tube sealing rings are an entirely different matter. I would not use RTV on them either. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• I beat Murphy's Law one more time.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 21:52:01 -0500
  In addressing oil leaks on a type IV engine I had first replaced the valve cover gaskets, push-rod seals and while installing a...
• Re: Broken Head Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:31:12 -0800
  ...push rod tubes in place etc.. I don't put the sealont on the head nuts at first .... I just get everything nicely seated...
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 19 May 2010 17:05:26 -0700
  Ah, of course. ;) Thanks Jeff! On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > You have to push...
• Re: Requesting - Tips & Tricks for Rear Side Window R&R
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 07:09:23 -0800
  ...alistair On 7-Nov-10, at 5:01 AM, John Rodgers wrote: On my '88 GL I have a rust bubble that has appeared...
• Re: Friction
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:38:16 -0500
  ...John Rodgers<inua@charter.net> wrote: > This came up today. > > if one were to coast, and allow momentum to do the pushing - which > scenario...
• Re: 1600 Rebuild Notes...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 03:24:23 -0500
  ...force to push that pin through it's got to be orders of magnitude *more* force compressing the edge of the rod bearing. Has...
• Re: Digifant performance stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 06:43:26 -0600
  ...Listee Kay Fremgen from Orlando, who is turing South America at the present (hope he and Valeria voted) has a push button on his...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:53:49 -0400
  First, You need to make sure the push rod is properly seated in the lifter. They sometimes will sit on the edge. For cylinders...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:46:58 -0800
  ...You would read that at the sender >>> that's on the left underside of the engine.... >>> Between the push rod tubes. Need to remove...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (Viton)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 18:47:59 -0800
  on 19/2/03 2:35 pm, Mike Pedersen wrote: > This is a case where my transferable skills come in to help (well , not...
• Re: Tranny swap: All Forward Gears too High.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:03:13 -0700
  ...I figure I reinstalled it angled down > which lowered box on end of shift rod away from the shift lever. I > assume this effectively...
• Re: it was just a small leak on the left head in the front of the head
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 10:41:25 -0500
  ...This is easy to do if you removed the push rods. The lifters have a seat that these get stuck on. Sorecheck the valve...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:19:50 -1000
  ...And you 'do not' want to ever have to adjust the length of the clutch master cylinder push rod. That is by far the...
• Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:54:06 -0000
  ...And, > > indeed, the parts of the rod I recovered were "blued" from extreme heat! > > > > I thought he might get a couple of rods out...
• Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 11:19:40 -0700
  ...8) CB Performance cut to fit HP push rods- (to avoid having to shim the rockers *The 1.25 rockers are the same as...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 23:16:40 EDT
  In a message dated 4/9/03 8:06:16 PM, j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET writes: << Said drive 60-65 max, and the engine...
• Re: Mystery switch in centre of dash
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:45:41 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver don spence wrote: > I have an 83.5 wbx, Canadian edition that has two minor mysteries in > the...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 22:08:07 -0500
  ...my neighboor's 78 T4 automatic had main/rod bearing failure with less than 100k miles. I have seen bearing failure in very few...
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  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:13:17 -0700
  ...The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock rod up into place. This was one of the...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:19:28 -0800
  ...I'll at least say waterboxers are a true 'van engine' ..and not a car engine put to work pushing a van .. which is...
• Re: Fridge Don't Fire Up...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:39:40 -0400
  ...button and at the same time start pumping, each stroke pushing the pump rod all the way past the detent so it causes a...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 11 May 2007 15:58:59 -0300
  ...I have the Permatex Anaerobic Gasket maker #51813 for the push rod tub seals and the lower black O-ring on the cylinder. My...
• Re: Pt. Barrow Winter Solstice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:14:27 -0600
  ...Fifty below might be a little hard to take, not to mention the sea ice that pushes up giant ridges on the beach with...
• Re: solid air-cooled performance
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 21:32:56 -0600
  ...I can also thank the > person who fixed the push rod tube seals. For now I have no oil > leaks and do not need...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
  ...The real problem, however, is the rear bolt. � � > Push up the rubber boot protecting the push rod for the clutch lever � � > as much as...
• Re: emergency fuel line repair (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 11:03:23 -0500
  ...Since I've torn down about ten or more type IV engines I've discovered that the lower push rod covers catch oil. That...