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wrong AT fluid - how bad how fast?
Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:49:51 -0700
...When it was in their shop a pushrod tube which had just been replaced came loose and spilled a lot of engine oil, so...
Re: valve adj. 90-2.o
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 23:39:13 -0500
...also i took off cover and 1 pushrod is about center and the other 3 are way off to 1 side looks like they...
Re: [Replacing broken valve lifter?]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:48:53 MDT
...After a talk with the mechanic, the service manager admits reluctantly that - yes, you can do a replacement with the collapsible pushrod tube, but...
Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 18 May 2008 09:40:40 -0700
...On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 6:11 AM, Tom Myers <motmyers@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hey Folks > > I will be working replacing my pushrod...
Re: Cold start oil pressure
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 11 May 2021 23:38:24 -0600
...part of a recent project, I pulled the sender between the pushrod tubes and put that with the VDO sender on a tee about...
Hydraulic Lifter Lore Is True!
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:29:41 -0400
...The PO had tried to replace a rusted out pushrod return tube and succeeded in damaging the lifter in the process. I replaced this...
Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:32 -0500
...I assume your next step was to set the valves, but the engine wouldn't turn so you could do that (meaning that pushrods...
Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:38:38 -0500
...Changed two pushrod tubes that > were leaking. Put everything back in place, adjusted the valves, put > 20-50 oil in the engine, and went...
Re: Coolant Question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:18:18 -0700
...the expansion bottle, and, last and the biggest PITA, remove the pushrod shields and you will find drain plugs on each water jacket. You...
Re: The Right Stuff (2 years later)
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:51:44 -0700
...studs removed, the head was still stuck there (they always pop (pushrod tube side) out usually), this tell a lot about The Right Stuff...
Re: 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 05:29:23 -0800
...by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve > > gear, pushrods and pushrod tubes etc and then pulling the heads off? > > 3 Is engine...
Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:29:40 -0800
...The pushrod thread has to be able to turn freely. No grease or anti-seize. A dry lube like lock-ease. The handbrake cable...
Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:40:22 -0500
...and consume that .006. > > > >Various parts = Lifters, Rocker Arms, Valve Stems, Pushrods, valve > seats. > > > >Check out .006 on a feeler gauge, it's about...
How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:32:41 -0500
...Camshaft pushes on the lifters, lifters push on the pushrods, pushrods push on the rocker arms which reverse the direction of motion and push...
Re: Noisy cylinder head
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:59:56 -0400
...My guess is that the rocker assembly has loosened and a pushrod is rattling. But I really have no idea and have not yet...
Initial tappet adjustment/valves
Historical mailing list - Alex Justice
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:33:15 -0700
...after slackening the outside nut, the pushrod would push the rocker arm as I loosened the screw over the valve to the point that...
Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:16:29 +0000
...Donald Baxter '85 Vanagon GL(dear old pushrods) (And '96 Passat GLX VR6 with a CHAIN) Iowa City, IA > A quote from a current...
Re: Clutch problems
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:13:16 -0600
...There are TWO different clutch slave pushrods. The rod from one brand is a different length than the other brand. I changed one out...
Re: Too Much Head Sealant?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:28:14 -0400
...I added another film of black > sealant, added some more yellow sealant under the cap nuts, left the 51813 > on the pushrod tube seals...
Clutch master cyl replacement procedure?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:20:12 -0700
...Need any sort of sealant for where hydraulic lines enter the MC? How is pushrod freeplay adjusted? Anybody care to hazard a total time...
Re: Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:12:58 -0700
...leading to the low pressure oil sensor (the one between the pushrod tubes) had gotten 'cooked' on the exhaust downpipes. The PO had wrapped...
Re: WBX reliabilty
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 18 Feb 2002 19:53:32 +1200
...4/5-valve engines; so here comes VW with a "new" pushrod-OHV engine derived directly from a 1963-or-so Beetle engine. Subaru...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 17:08:07 -0500
...and > 1.6 air cooled > > https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/025109301/pushrod-1-9-2-1-waterboxer-1600-ct-aircooled-engines/ > > At vagcat.com...
RE: 85 Vanagon Engine
Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 09:10:16 -0900 (AKST)
...Additionally I recommend purchasing the two piece pushrod shrouds. If there is a list member nearby, you might be able to solicit some assistance...
Re: big coolant leak
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 22:22:09 -0500
...When engine was running, coolant was coming down over the second pushrod tube on the passenger side. I had some Bars Leak on the...
Re: Porsche power
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:01:06 +1200
...Then someone bought the body (it's getting a derust, poptop conversion and EA81 pushrod turbo Subaru 1.8 now). Then I sold the...
Re: low pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:19:30 -0400
...The oil that flows through the lifters goes through the pushrods to lubricate the rockers. You should also check the oil pressure relief valve...
believe i found the engine problem
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:54:34 -0400
...also i went to kevers today and picked up the expandable pushrod tubes. i took 4 but think i only need 2. c-ya...
Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:09:23 -0400
...No compression in one cylinder! It > turned out that when the mechanic reinstalled the rocker arm, he had put the > pushrods in wrong. When...
Re: I get no respect
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 4 Apr 2004 16:20:53 -0500
...My only consolation comes from the current state of a leaky pushrod tube that sprays a fine mist of 40-weight on the front...
Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 23 Jul 2005 08:21:50 -0500
<<how many people have broken these bolts trying to remove them? if i do get them out, will i need to run a tap...
Re: Repost: Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timingproblem?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Thu, 4 Jul 2002 18:57:50 -0400
...I stopped, investigated, found the problem and > replaced the offending pushrod tube at the roadside, topped up the oil > and went on my way...
Re: oil light question
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:50:32 -0800
...The one near the distributor or the one down between the pushrod tubes.� Which makes the most sense?� � Are they both connected by oil...
Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 2 Feb 1995 08:23:03 -0800 (PST)
...I am in the process of putting our 73 Westy's engine back together, > and am having some trouble with the pushrod tubes. The...
1991 Westy for sale
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Sun, 15 Apr 2001 00:56:38 -0700
...also changed (water pump, return pipe, pressured tank, sensors, etc) - new pushrods, arm bushings, tail pipe etc.) - PS, PB Heated mirror, power door lock...
DCL
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:24:11 -0800
...1)Do you think that if I remove the pushrod cover and spray lubricant on the outside of the gasket and drive the van...
Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:02:51 -0500
...coolant out<br> ><br> >Remove the pushrod tin.  Right between the pushrod tubes, on each head,<br> >are drain plugs...
Re: installing oil pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 03:22:46 -0500
...both the original VW sender and the VDO sender underneath the pushrod tubes and still clear the shield. I took photos of it for...
thermometers (was dash cover & side table)
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 09:01:33 -0400
...hose into the low-pressure sender hole between #3 and #4 pushrod tubes. -Karl -- Karl & Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA - '87 Weekender "Bev" - 198K Miles...
Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 18 May 2008 10:24:19 -0700
...tips or tricks? Hey Folks I will be working replacing my pushrod tins soon as part of the oil pressure gauge installation. [ 1990 2...
Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:15 -0600
...If so, be sure the pushrods are centered in the lifters, and > the adjusting studs are turned flush to the rocker. Leave the plugs...
Re: Gotta Be a Wasserboxer!
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 20:52:07 -0000
...Also, I thought their > tractor-like > character (especially the old pushrod engine) would be ideal. Of all the > compromises, the one I could not...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:58:32 -0500
...Everything mechanical seems OL. > > > In my experience, if a pushrod is not well align, it will pretty quickly > create an horrible noise.... i said...
Re: Clutch pedal sticking when depressed-'88 Vanagon 4spd -
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:32:50 -0800
...It sounds like the hole in the clutch pedal where the pushrod clevis pin connects is wearing into an oval shape; thats the squeaking...
Re: '86 up vanagon owners....you still need an oil gauge!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:59:53 -0700
...another reason I added the gauge, which is installed between the pushrod tubes right on the gallery that feeds the main bearings. The light...
Re: stuck or frozen clutch
Historical mailing list - Tom Runyon
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:02:01 -0800
...are not engaged into the throwout bearing > correctly. > The slave cylinder pushrod is connected onto the clutch release arm? > -Hans > East Coast Vanagon > http...
Re: 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 09:24:57 -0600
...by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve > > > gear, pushrods and pushrod tubes etc and then pulling the heads off? > > > 3 Is engine...
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: Decision Time
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 11:33:40 -0400
...connections, bad ball joints, bad front shocks, dry rotted tires, stained pushrod tubes (ie leaking is around the next corner) and I need belts...
Re: Pushrod tube fix
Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
Fri, 23 May 1997 07:45:37 -0400
...removing the >Allen head bolts in the water jacket between the pushrod tubes. Refill with >water, run and dump again. Then fill completely with...
Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:20:13 -0800
...with an extension tube and a hole cut in the left pushrod tube shield. I did both myself. I can't imagine driving around...
Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 04:30:51 -0500
I'd likew to know how the $825 is broken down into the 3 facets of the kit; rockers, pushrods, and chip. Performance chips...
Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:24:03 -0700
...If I had to guess, I'd say it's the >> direct result of pushrods and rocker arms plus the H-4 configuration. >> It...
Re: 69-96 RIP
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:21:48 -0700
...Leaks in valve covers, pushrod tubes, etc. are to easy to get in shipping and installation (or just becasue it was a full moon...
Re: Doing 16" Wheel Conversion This Weekend
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 01:12:15 +0100
...rev counter was fun - 7,200 ish - not bad for a pushrod engine. Have much fun - I hear the build quality is second to...
Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:37:33 -0700
...The pushrod should move about an inch or so, a bit more is better. If it moves that inch, you have to look at...
Re: Winter storage leaking heads seals
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:39:53 -0500
The leakage is from the rubber water jacket seal which you can see and touch if you remove the engine tin below the pushrod...
Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:42:12 -1000
...starting with a careful inspection of rocker arms and pushrods. on the lifters that are pumped up ....I'd adjust the . on the other...
Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:46:20 -0500
...The pushrod thread has to be able to turn freely. No grease or anti-seize. A dry lube like lock-ease. The handbrake cable...
Re: misc
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 30 Aug 94 14:21:54 PDT
...I took off my heat exchangers and air pipes, had them hot-tanked, and changed my pushrod tube seals. Know what? My heater *still...