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• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:29:26 -0700
  ...Push Rod Covers.........not quite a perfect term ..........they could be call splash or rock guards for the Push Rod Tubes also....... those go...
• push rod placement 1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Reggie Rainard
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 21:57:00 -0800
  ...unfortunatly the four push rods fell off the head as i was taking it off and i never labeled them. is this a problem...
• Re: Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 14:21:55 -0800
  ...does the list make of Bentley's stasting that Stock VW push rod tubes > may be installed with the heads in place? See pg...
• Re: Ball Joint Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Thomas
  Fri, 2 Sep 1994 13:02:13 -0500 (CDT)
  ...pushing on the bolt end of the joint), while a forked part is supposed to hold on to the end of the tie rod...
• Re: Removing tie rod ends?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 23:30:01 -0800
  ...Doing this distorts the tapered hole for a moment and pushes the tie rod end out. Don't hit the end of the tie...
• noisy lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:02:24 -0400
  ...I used wheel bearing grease to hold the push rods in place during reassembly. Make shure the push rods are seated firmly in the...
• oil coming out of sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:13:28 -0800
  ...Secondly, I just removed the heat shield over the driver side push rods. Between the two center push rods is what I assume is...
• Re: Push rod alignment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 02:48:31 -0400
  ...How the (#*$%#@ to I hold the rods in >place while tightening the rocker? Karl, I just used the fingers of one hand to press...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:18:47 -0500
  ...the build quality >>> >>>OK so looks like i need some new push rod tubes as well so any > > suggestions > >>>as to what make model...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:14:05 -0400
  ...push rod tubes dilemma Hello to all...looks like new push rod tubes will be need to be replaced on my 85 westy..any...
• Pauter 1.4 Rockers & Chip Avail.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 08:02:43 -0800
  It looks like we may have an extra set of the Pauter 1.4 rockers, pre-cut chromoly push rods, clip on valve covers...
• Re: Was Re: Push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:19:47 PST
  ...Push rod tubes >>Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 11:58:53 -0500 >> >> > How can I replace the push rod tube seals without disturbing the...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:13:42 -0600
  ...I've seen both chrome molly and aluminum type push rods. Got a few sets of lifters and push rods. About the only thing...
• Re: '72 1700 rebuild, I laughed, I cried?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 00:53:01 -0400
  ...Sounds like your push rod tube had a sharp edge on one end, maybe nearest the lifter. I've seen milder versions on some...
• Re: Bummed and need advise about my 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 10:50:25 EDT
  ...the pushrod is not centered properly and you need to maybe loosen the rocker assembly enough so you can pop the push rod up...
• Was Re: Push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:09:51 -0600
  ...Push rod tubes >Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 11:58:53 -0500 > > > How can I replace the push rod tube seals without disturbing the...
• Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Ford
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:04:58 -0500
  ...The water appears to be coming from the push rod tube. Not a very fast leak but one that certainly needs to be fixed...
• Push Rod Tube Removal
  Historical mailing list - ALAN G. L. LOO, INTEL CORPORATION, SANTA CLARA, CA
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 16:41:15 PDT
  Hi Gang, Yes you can remove the pushrod tubes wihout removing the heads. Simply remove the valve covers, the rocker arm assemblies, and grab...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:55:42 -0500
  ...The first two hits go to an autoparts > store site with "no parts found" for a "push rod cover grommet." I'll > admit I...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:01:50 -0700
  ...The rod will not be pushing the top mechanism just horizontally, it will push upwards as well. However, since only the horizontal component of...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:40:25 -0700
  My rule is always do a compression test both before and after disturbing the rockers or adjusters. Mark
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:56:07 -0700
  ...Problem with push rod tube seals? Pushrod metal itself was my first thought though I was leaning toward expansion/contraction (heat cycling) causing the...
• Re: Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:08:16 -0500
  Rocker cover gasket or the push rod tubes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:54:26 -0700
  ...I believe the original question > involved the push-rod tube shield, where adding an access hole or modifying > the exhaust nut mount is a...
• Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:23:15 PST
  ...Chromoly push rods (the set of 8 Chromoly push rods weigh as much as 3 stock steel push rods), CM retainers, racing valve locks...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 10:30:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...DC -- > I think the Muir stretching method for push-rod tubes was meant only for the earlier Type I tubes that have the accordian...
• Re: Push Rod Orientation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:56:17 -0700
  ...I *look* down each push rod tub with a minilight to make sure it's in the middle. Check the rocker arm screw faces...
• 84-Push Rod Sleeve leak
  Historical mailing list - roch roch
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 21:03:44 -0700
  ...Person said the #1 tube on push rod is leaking. Someone said I can get collaspable tube to fix as cheaper...someone else said...
• Follow up on stuck in first gear problem in my '71
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 21 Oct 96 18:58:10 UT
  ...The lever, as the rod is pushed in and out, pushes or pulls the rods to engage the selected gear. What I found was...
• push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 20:57:18 -0700
  85, 1.9l - has a replacement collapsible push rod tube in re-usable condition. the seals need to be replaced as the block end...
• Bent push rod.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 19:13:05 EDT
  Greetings and salutations; Has anyone had any luck straightening and reusing a bent push rods? A reminder to all; it is real easy to...
• Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:50:54 -0400
  ...One rod is toward the front of the > seat and one toward the rear. When this occurs, I use something to push > them back...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:21:24 -0400
  ...Mixed the JB Weld and pressed it well into the hole area and surrounding grooves in the push rod tube. It looks like it...
• Re: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:13:56 -0700
  ...After you tighten the bolt on the puller (pusher) you'll hear a loud bang and the tie rod will break loose. This is...
• adjusting shifter rod- DONE!
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Stephanie
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:31:10 -0500
  Well after some more WD-40 and pushin and pullin I was finally able to get my shifter rod adjusted correctly. Now that my...
• Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:53:15 -0400
  ...Seems like I pushed on the rod to compress the spring. Then grabbed the end of the rod that was now protruding from the...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:25:43 -0700
  ...Can one successfully anneal the push rod metal at bellows or would that mean "entering a world of pain" ? (apologies to "The Dude". [movie...
• What the ideal wateboxer engine would be like -
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:03:09 -0700
  The opposed four cylinder push rod aluminum engine part is just fine. with push rods, no timing belt to replace, wear out, adjust or...
• Re: Strange noises from engine (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 04:52:16 PDT
  ...A set of cut to fit Cromoly push rods are @$45 . Cut to match the old push rod length (Easy to install also). Any...
• Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 02:08:27 EST
  ...Chromoly push rods (the set of 8 Chromoly >push rods weigh as much as 3 stock steel push rods), CM retainers, racing >valve locks...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 13:53:59 -0800
  ...The water appears to be coming from the push rod tube. > Not a very fast leak but one that certainly needs to be fixed...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 May 2017 01:57:03 +0000
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• Re: Patching pushrod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 15:37:35 -0400
  ...I also put puddy in a dent that may someday be rubbed through by a push rod.
• 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 16 May 2017 08:23:14 -0700
  ...I removed the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker alignment, but one push rod (lifter) now seems to be out too far...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 May 2017 18:37:32 -0700
  ...With the following in mind (below), the "clack clack" I heard may simply have been a push rod or two seating. Today, I did...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:37:52 -0800
  ...the build quality > > OK so looks like i need some new push rod tubes as well so any suggestions > > as to what make model...
• 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:31:38 -0500
  ...Found split push rod tubes. Then discovered bent push rods. Next a loud tick or clatter that won't go away no matter what...
• Head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Lindsay,Summit Resources/Triad Sportswear"
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:32:51 -0600
  ...After taking it in to the local VW dealer I was advised the head gaskets and push rod tube seals need replaced. secondary followup...
• Re: '85 1.9L Lifter Knocking
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:08:40 -0500
  ...Put the push rod and rocker arms. Make sure the push rod is seated in the lifter then adjust according to the Bentley. OR...
• Pushrod STUCK? 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:29:25 -0500
  ...cylinder, it was just as the general consensus had figured........a push rod not centered on lifter. Once I fixed that problem I drove...
• Re: OSX Counter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 May 2008 20:36:42 -0400
  ...When you push the reset in, using a Phillips screwdriver or suitable rod, it's supposed to click and "Stay pushed". Mike
• adjusting clutch master cylinder rod
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 17:20:57 -0800
  ...adjust the clutch master cylinder rod, but I have failed to get my hand up to the pushrod nut. Is there a way to...
• Goofed on push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 16:30:18 -0400
  ...DC -- >> > >I think the Muir stretching method for push-rod tubes was meant only for >the earlier Type I tubes that have the accordian...
• 88 Vanagon autotrans shifter problem
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:15:25 -0500
  ...The result being if I leave the horizontal cap on, when I push the button to shift to different areas, the rod inside the...
• Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Ed Lloyd
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 17:40:27 -0400
  ...I traced it to a push rod tube, and ordered a collapsible replacement tube from Bus Depot, along with the seals. This weekend I...
• Re: 84-Push Rod Sleeve leak
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 20:47:17 -0500
  ...Person > said the #1 tube on push rod is leaking. Someone said I can get collaspable > tube to fix as cheaper...someone else said...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:49:45 -0700
  ...you remove rocker arm and pushrod, and rip out the bad push rod tube, then you compress the spring-loaded expandable push rod tube...
• Re: Still won't run right
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:04:33 -0600
  The push rod thing has happened to me twice. I'm amazed I didn't think of it when I first read your post...
• Re: Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 15:40:48 -0500
  At 15:13 11/2/99 , Nathaniel Merrill wrote: >What does the list make of Bentley's stasting that Stock VW push rod tubes...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:32:29 -0700
  ...Gas pedal push rod comes unseated To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 12:16 PM I left Mellow Yellow downtown...