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• Re: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:11:51 -0400
  ...Then when you push down the shift to go into reverse, > > you > > are bypassing those guides. > > The next problem is often the rod that...
• Windows and spark plugs, 78
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 10:10:10 -0500
  ...Thanks, Rodney 78 - Still finding problems 77 - Parts bus
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 09:45:32 -0800
  Yuck! All that engineering and manufacturing effort to make a flat six and not fix the antiquated pushrod design! I'll take a sohc...
• Re: '88 engine knock diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:21:58 -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...
• 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
  ...checks good fixed 4 push rod tubes and replaced 2 pushrods adjusted timing after swapping out distributor (plastic push on connector on distributor was...
• 6V -> 12V
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Sep 1994 21:54:52 -0600
  ...My brother push-started it for months by putting it in second, hooking up the wires (never fixed the ignition switch) and just - pushing...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:03:59 -0600
  ...It has the obvious major function of transmitting motion from the > cam to the pushrod; it also supplies oil to the hollow pushrod to...
• Re: LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:16:29 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver George Goff wrote: >In a message dated 2/27/03 8:50:31 PM, SyncroWesty@ATTBI.COM writes: > ><< Anyone...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 12:38:35 -0700
  ...unlock mechanism from inside the door as well, by pushing on a connecting rod. i think what i am going to do is talk...
• Re: Westy Winterising Wisdom?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:38:09 -0500
  ...To be sure that line is drained, open the door for the city water connection and, using a suitable rod, push the spring loaded...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:31:58 -0700
  Jon, that's what I was trying to do when I shortened the overall shift rod: I loosened the pinch clamp and pushed the...
• Re: Manual Shifter Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 21 May 2010 17:49:55 -0700
  ...this will center your shift rod on that rail. That will hold the > front enough to make adjustments at the center connection, while keeping...
• Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:48 -0400
  ...A spring pushes the rod out if both hoses are disconnected. It is common for the aluminum sleeve to corrode and bind the shaft...
• seizure
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 17:49:16 -0700
  ...of engine while running...pushed the thing to the side of the road where i found four leaking push rod tubes and an exhaust...
• Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:29:00 -0500
  ...When the pedal is at rest (no brakes applied) the pedal arm pushes the switch "In", when the pedal is depressed, the action is...
• Help with 81 Westy please
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 09:41:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...Do these motors have push rod tubes like my '71? I guess what I want to know is how much he might have left...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:03:58 -0800
  ...I just pushed > past 67. Don't really know why I'm still here, even. > . In my lifetime > I have survived two car wrecks...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 01:10:06 -0400
  ...Hope not tho! Best, --tabe --- Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > If you feel the push rod tightening against the spring, you are already...
• Re: Parking brake cable stretch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:04:27 -0800
  ...There is a lever in each drum that pushes the shoes against the drum to hold the van. The steel lever itself was contacting...
• Re: Performance Wasserboxer: Fact or Fiction
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:44:33 -0500
  ...eliminated valve guide wear > Add Cromoly cut to fit push rods > Add Cromoly valve spring retainers > Have 3 angle cut on valve seats and...
• Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:58:34 -0400
  ...If they're sticky I suggest using the Bentley method for priming, using a push rod end or similar and a soft-faced vise...
• Re: valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:34:38 -0400
  ...if the rocker is too close to the retainer you can shim the rocker stand with a thin washer this makes the push rod...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 12:58:34 -0700
  ...I suppose people can be forgiven for saying 'cable' when they mean rod .. or they just don't know that vanagons have a ROD...
• Re: Windows and spark plugs, 78
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 00:45:56 -0500
  ...Tighten it down, and the chirping subsides >considerably (although not altogether). > >Thanks, >Rodney Rodney, Yes, the other fixed windows are removed and installed just...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:23:20 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver joe trussell wrote: > Are we talking actual age or maturity level? > > I'm 36, but on occasion my wife...
• Re: performance mods for wbx
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:26:06 EDT
  ...I think that the Berg set ($400) includes push rods. The other sets you need to add cut to fit Cromoly push rods. These...
• Re: Engine pull on scale of 1 to 10
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:43:01 -0700
  ...is that when you put the rod spring back into the throttle body, you have to really push the spring down to get the...
• Re: oil buzzer w/good oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2001 08:28:25 -0500
  ...Also don't forget the switch on the right side of the engine between the pushrod housings. Good Luck. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...New Heads with German valves, Chromoly spring retainers, Chromoly cut to fit Push Rods, Chromoly keepers, Rhino swivel feet, either 1.1 or 1...
• Re: gimmie some opinions
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 24 Oct 94 18:23:58 PDT
  ...the > canvas top, rubber seal around the top, and needing the push rod tubes > and that junk fixed. I was told that that runs...
• Re: Let's Talk Oil....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 15:51:01 -0500
  ...It was the pressure switch at the rear of the engine, ...not the one between the pushrods. Brand new but faulty. Changed it on...
• Re: 85 Vanagon; water housing & Oring sealing
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 09:20:52 -0800
  ...for water > outlets/heat? > > That o-ring is just like the push rod tube seals. It > has to move due to > heat expansion. Anything...
• Re: Oil Pressure Kit
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:40:08 -0400
  ...Disadvantages: -you can't re-install the push-rod tube tin (or, at least, I have not been able to, even though the instructions...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:29:30 -0600
  ...What are the pros and cons concerning push-rod > tubes? There are different types so I've noticed. > Self adjustable and different types of...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:00:26 -0700
  ...46.10 in Bentley shows spec for push rod adjustment. I recall checking this adjustment, but IF I adjusted that push rod too long...
• Not another Oil Thread
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:59:20 -0400
  ...Once I do a mechanical review, adjust the lifters, and make sure valves are not sticking & push rods are good. And run a motor...
• stock rebuild
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 00:30:51 -0700
  ...180 Rings-------------------$ 50 Rod Bearings--------$ 15 Valve guides---------$ 5 I know this is a short list of needs,leaving out push tubes,lifters,cam...
• Re: Cooling system level?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 23:27:46 -0500
  ...so it boils the water, makes steam which inturn pushs your coolant out. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Randy Charrette wrote: > My 87' Syncro...
• (f) Hi to Tobin & Christa, models, wieghts, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 15:25:22 -0800
  ...crank and rods installed, no flywheel, oilpump or head studs, reasonably boxed, wieghed 75lb! The heads, valves, springs, rockers, but no pushrods or valve...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:37:55 -0400
  ...I have seen them wear on the end to the point the rocker screw hits the keepers until they push through the retainers. I...
• Re: fixing low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 May 2004 22:12:39 -0500
  If you can hear the rods knocking, disregard everything below this line. ---------------------------- Don't go freaking out and pulling that engine apart. 1) Check...
• Re: Very little heat from the front heater
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:10:39 -0600
  ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > If it's not the > thermostat - and the rear heater puts out good heat - then you have a...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:58:51 -0400
  ...I didn't think VW would make a different >> switch for vans with rear wipers and ones without. >> >> >> BenT >> > -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon...
• Re: Why solid lifters: Performance...Why hydraulic lifters - Per...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 14 May 2003 11:23:37 EDT
  In a message dated 5/14/2003 8:51:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vgonman@msn.com writes: > Who NEEDS to push their WBX...
• more poor shifting; follow up
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 07:36:33 -0700
  ...The rolled pin that holds the pot-metal socket to the rod had the ends severly worn down- hence the wobbliness. Today after work...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:54:08 -0500
  Hi, John! Top end was just rebuilt 2 years ago with all new German valves, pushrods, water pump. It really appeared it was tranny...
• Re: 1.9 oil light/preassure issue
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:31:44 -0800
  ...on page 17.7 of the Bentley manual it shows the oil pressure switch under the left push rod tubes is .3 bar. where...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 16:52:52 -0500
  ...not sure about that. > > > > When I pulled the driver's side push rods, the bottoms of them appeared > to > > have black stuff cooked on...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:43 -0700
  ...if there's any fuel left. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011...
• Re: Oil Seal Question
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:54:17 EST
  ...This could happen at the ends of the push rod tubes. Rico Dagastino Memphis, TN In a message dated 3/13/2010 12:51...
• Re: Cleaning Engine 80 Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 10:20:38 -0800
  ...Be sure to spray around the push rod tubes to get the cooling fans on the heads clean. Wait a few minutes and then...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:18:15 -0800
  ...I also may try adding some damping to the shifter rods and see if that makes any difference. > > -Mark > >> On Jan 31, 2025, at...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:33:02 -0700
  ...There should be no >>play except for the tolerance between the rocker and the push rod. I >>replaced my lifter and the problem came...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:45:00 -0500
  ...the rods are attached. If the suspension > really drops it is possible for the ball joints to be damaged from being > pushed past their...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:46:42 -0500
  ...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: Help with 81 Westy please
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 10:38:34 -0800
  ...I replace the push rod tube o-rings with the viton seals (yes, just like your '71, but you don't have to pull...
• Re: Head gasket questions...
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 13:20:23 -0500
  ...DO replace the push rod tubes. I didn't and wound up with oil leaks. You can fix these oil leaks without removing the...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:23:53 -0500
  ...source to a tiny hole in the case side of a push rod >tube right >on the outside of one of those accordion ridges...
• replacing windscreen seals
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 95 17:30 CDT
  ...Best concrete example? Try curtain rod cord. > What lube do you use? As for lubricant, I use spray silicone because it's good for...
• Can any one help find my oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:54:35 -0800
  ...engine -Its on the left side (driver side) -I removed the push rod tube cover plate, none of the tubes are leaking -Wife over...