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• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:52:21 -0500
  ...On the air cooled engines, single lifter replacements are easy due to the removable pushrods. When the engine is clanking, shut it down. Remove...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 20:28:43 -0400
  ...Also what's the P# for the collapsable pushrod tubes at BD, I see a couple different ones each time I search?. -Nate '84...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 22:01:17 -0500
  ...I know). >Also what's the P# for the collapsable pushrod tubes at BD, I see a >couple different ones each time I search...
• Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:41:53 -0600
  ...With a boxer engine, these issues can become critical as > large amounts > of oil can go to the pushrod tubes and the cylinder barrels...
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 May 2011 20:36:13 -0700
  ...like when the slave pushrod pushes down on it, that's a good sign. if that lever is being pushed far enough .......and the...
• Re: "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:33:42 +1200
  ...Rats! I thought my Bay's problem was the fuelpump pushrod sticking when hot. IIf Hitachi starters are as good as the alternators they...
• Re: borescopes anyone was Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:21:23 -0600
  ...flushing fluid sprayed around by "feel" > at sides of case through pushrod tube opening, would > that wash bits o rag toward drain point? i...
• remove
  Historical mailing list - Les Ross
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 16:38:29 -0600
  ...Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install > 3. Brake cleaner, tire treads, and organics > 4. fuel injector hose (4) > 5. FW: Syncro Westy for sale! > 6...
• Re: My name is Ben,and I'm a projectaholic (was: ever heard of a turbo)
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 20:35:41 -0800
  ...And assuming the project actually works out, > > all > > you'll have to show for it is a pushrod boxer engine with holes in > > the...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 12:05:34 -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...
• Replacing Hydraulic Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:45:10 -0600
  ...In the archives, I see the words "destroy" the pushrod tubes, and other intimidating comments <g> and so I seek info and details before...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 23:12:00 -0600
  ...out and i had to remove a lifter wile changing the pushrods tubes O-Ring, >>after many measurement: >>Valve diameter = 41mm intake / 34mm Exhaust...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:29:22 -0500
  ...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: Saint George: Fryday funnies
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:12:05 -0400
  ...It is best to keep this list on Tire and pushrod topic threads. Have a good weekend everyone. Tom 90 westy Rocehster NY > From...
• Tales of woe
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 18 May 1999 09:36:13 -0700
  ...injectors & the intakes, remove the rocker cover & valve train? Remove the pushrods & pop the head? Do the cylinder seals need replacing too? About how...
• On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:01:20 -0600
  ...AhHa!! The wire to the .3bar pressure switch located on the driver side of the engine, between the pushrod housings, was simply not connected...
• Re: Question of VIN and misc. sundries
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 15:37:37 -0800
  ...are cracked and pitted, and I don't 'do' > rebuilt), chromemoly pushrods, HD springs, a K&N induction setup, and I have > a custom...
• Re: tap tap tap!! ??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 13:19:22 -0500
  ...engine happens to be shut down at a point where the pushrod pressure is just right on the lifter. There is no fix except...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...10 $130.00 5 Valve train sets / push rods / rockers / stands / pushrod tubes $100.00 set. 5 Sets Notched Rods $100.00 each set...
• Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 12:15:58 -0800
  ...Air-cooled pushrod tube removal and reinstallation: --------------------------------------------------- No tools other than those used to remove valve covers and rocker arm assembly permitted. Points lost...
• Re: major oil leak concern
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:18:11 -0600
  ...Combustion pressurized the case, and pressure backed up through the pushrod housings into the valve cover and blew the gasket there. oil everywhere. Compression...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:21:58 -0400
  ...not >> too much was damaged and you can just replace the pushrods and rocker >> assembly. >> >> hashtag never doubt dennis haynes >> >> Edward >> >> On Tue, Jul...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:01:50 -0700
  ...leading up to it and >>>>>>> never >>>>>>> found a reason for the pushrod to have come loose and it hasn't >>>>>>> happened >>>>>>> again. Â Various...
• Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 18:03:16 -0500
  ...I'd pull the valve covers, make sure all the adjusters are in place/the rocker-arm shafts are bolted down, and the pushrods...
• Re: oil pressure test guage?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:29:48 -0800
  ...to fit in the original sender > hole between #3 and #4 pushrod tubes. Ran a wire up front to the gauge and > presto, oil...
• stuff left for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:29:03 -0800
  ...lower engine tin--both left and right pushrod cover sheet metal pieces; recently painted gloss black, but now covered with grease and grime...will...
• Re: Engine tin (was Re: Look at my crack!)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:15:53 EDT
  ...you have tin covering the bottom of the engine (where the pushrod tubes are, etc). I don't have any of that on mine...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:47:13 -0500
  ...But the engine >> was out of service while the oil cooler seal was replaced and two >> pushrod tubes were replaced on the side opposite...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:37:55 -0400
  ...Decided to go all the way with it - all > new everything. Pushrods were bent indicating stuck valves from over heating. > Both heads were cracked...
• Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
  ...I noticed a small oil leak on the #4 intake pushrod, and a little on the left valve cover, so went to *fix* the...
• Re: last nights fun.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:10:13 -0500
  ...Just make sure that the pushrod is seated down in the socket on the clutch lever properly and that you've cleaned and greased...
• Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:51:37 -0800
  ...if you've ever drained your cooling system, you removed those brass plugs between the pushrod tubes. They are marginal at best--very easy...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...in excellent shape with 1/2 tread left)-$100 for all *Pushrods (complete set) straight with tips in good shape(VW, not cheap off...
• Re: Question on rocker arms...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 02:12:52 EDT
  ...past around 4500, I probably don't need the cro-moly pushrods at this point, although it would be a good upgrade on my...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:02:15 -0400
  ...With older pushrods engines, timing gears are much more common. I have a set of timing gears on my 302, but they don't...
• Re: yet another water pump
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 18:01:12 -0800
  ...I had removed the pushrod cover and the other sheetmetal on the left side. This time I remove one clamp on the oil cooler...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 29 May 2014 10:01:05 -0700
  ...reworked heads: $1000 Head studs @ $30 ea, up to 16: $480 Pushrod tubes (old ones likely rusty) $160 Water pump: $75 Oil pump: $40...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 28 May 2002 10:16:47 -0400
  ...As far as engine tin, you should at the very least have the two bottom pieces that cover the pushrod tubes. Don't worry...
• Update: hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:38:22 -0400
  ...However, I was still able to spin the pushrods so they weren't super tight. I backed them out to about 0.006 and...
• Re: WBX motor rather than ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:22:50 -0700
  ...No need to piddle around with the ancient pushrod stuff linking > back to the thirties. That said, the WBX is a surprisingly robust engine...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
  ...The lifter will then adjust and yes when you try again you wil be abloe to just turn the pushrod. Remember the goal is...
• Re: Overhaul an 81 air cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:15:38 -0600
  ...job would get me back a > little > power, and hopefully the pushrod tubes are the source of a lot of > the oil > blowing out...
• Re: AVP Engine for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 23:25:25 -0600
  ...see no damage to or near a piston, and that the pushrods were straight. In fact, he told me the head looked almost new...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 16:52:52 -0500
  ...gaskets > > that don't get sealant on them - and probably a pushrod tube holder > > (styrofoam and duct tape?). > > > > Enjoying the job so far. We...
• Re: expensive-sounding clacking noise, happy birthday to me
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 07:06:53 -0400
  ...I replaced it, but still the clacking. > > Fearing something valve or pushrod related, I pulled the valve covers > off to inspect the heads. Nothing...
• Re: Hello - Idiot oil light keeps coming on!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:38:38 -0700
  ...if it's very hard to get the tin off there ...the pushrod protecting tin .. sure, then it's a bit hard to get...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:29:43 -0700
  ...You do have to be more careful with your valve train, use HD pushrods, lashcaps, solid shafts, notch your lifters, and watch them. But...
• Re: disc brake pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 16 May 2002 13:58:45 -0400
  ...I've never seen such as you describe, but based on the symptoms, the diaphragm is pushing against the master-cylinder pushrod ever so...
• Re: home engine repair happenings: final fixes and oil presssure light woes
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 07:44:37 -0800
  ...Mounted the >sender to the pushrod tube tin and to enhance the ground I ran a strap from >one of the tin bolts to...
• Re: Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 02:45:01 -0600
  ...and use of a 2x4 with a time >handicap). > >Air-cooled pushrod tube removal and reinstallation: >--------------------------------------------------- >No tools other than those used to remove...
• Re: Heat resistance of VDO dual sender
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:24:25 -0500
  ...have lots of stress >on the M10x1 threaded hole between the pushrod tubes, so hopefully I do >not damage it with the vibrations. Its...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 02:11:01 -0700
  ...provide a suitable amount of play between the MC piston and pushrod end so it's not pushing on piston when pedal at rest...
• Long time to get the 1/2 Lilly running!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:10:08 -0500
  ...3/4 side was was "positive" i'd properly seated the pushrods before bolting it all back up. Wrong. Fixed that. Then it started...
• Front disks '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 14:13:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...Is this normal or is something wrong in the master cylinder? The pushrod is adjusted per the book. While I am on the subject...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:34:52 -0700
  ...Might want to check that. ( if you remove the rocker arms, be aware the inner ends of the pushrods tend to drop down out...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:18:12 -0800
  ...if not 5 of the X patern AND BEGIN > of the pushrods side!!!!, > start by hand and feel the bolt. Also, i just read...
• Tires chosen/oil leak question/synthetic to Dino/Several trips logs
  Historical mailing list - K W
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 12:36:58 -0700
  ...Appears to be coming out near the Oil cooler or Pushrod tubes or rear seal. Anyone have a good diagnostic on where the various...
• LiMBO want ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 06 Apr 96 20:14:08 CST
  ...professionally rebuilt water or air cooled heads $500/pair, exc., incl. pushrod tubes & german gaskets. parting out 1986 vanagon: brain, $250; autom. tranny, $350...
• Re: User friendly fuels (was you fixed it..)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:31:11 -0600
  ...Donald Baxter '85 Vanagon GL '96 Passat GLX (and not a rubber timing belt among these vehicles--pushrods and chains!) Iowa City ----- Original Message...
• Re: V8 T2
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 22:47:23 +1300
  ...Despite being pushrod, they have a true hemi head (Chrysler should take one apart to find out what "hemi" means. As the advance-retard...