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• pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:17:35 -0500
  ...Started looking at throttle pushrod. Loosened lock nut and moved adjusting screw in about five turns and tightened the lock nut. Engine RPMs more...
• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:37:16 -0700
  ...Again) < kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > http://www.vanagain.com/shop/collapsible-pushrod-tube-025109337/ > > Ken > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 10:53 AM...
• bent pushrods... overheated...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 9 May 2006 16:59:12 -0700
  ...he said he has a bad head gasket, but also bent some pushrods. Uhm... that doesn't sound good. How do you bend a...
• Strange noises from engine (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 21:08:53 -0700
  ...I had a hell of a time getting the pushrods so seat properly and I noticed a little damage on intake pushrod end from...
• noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - retro van
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:17:10 -0700
  ...The Big Green Book says the hydraulic section of the pushrod/lifter assy can be removed with engine not removed and minor disassembly. Does...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:31:17 -0700
  You just rip out the pushrod tube by whatever means - big screw driver etc. But first you go buy a special type of push...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:10:28 -0400
  ...Read what the book says about not letting the pushrod catch on the lip of the lifter when you put it back... -- David Beierl...
• Leaky pushrod tubes...who changes oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 1994 19:56:36 -0700 (PDT)
  The discussion of oil change intervals brings me to the question of pushrod tube seals fairly quickly. I seem to change my oil every...
• leaky pushrod tubes and o2 type 4
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:20:29 -0800
  ...Alan ------------- Fixing the pushrods should be easy with an expandable tube. Having said that, it's my personal opinion that the type 4 air...
• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:19:52 -0700
  I am scared Jeff... thanks :-)
• RE: engine tins
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 11:45:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Lots of pushrod-tube oil leaks, come fom rocks etc. bouncing off your pushrod tubes. -Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '71 VW Transporter w...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:07:18 -0700
  ...Otherwise use a flashlight to make sure the pushrods are > seated. > > < > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/chWBpTJ3hQ75p7AJfzkdftMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink > > > > > Angus > > > On Wed, Oct...
• Flushing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:07:28 -0400
  ...Anyone have a good photo? I also tried to get the tin off around the pushrod tubes but the bolts seem to be rusted...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:28:29 -0800
  ...re any side-to-side movement in throttle pushrod > causes engine idle to drop off. if you are saying wiggling the throttle shaft or...
• Re: bent pushrods... overheated...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 11 May 2006 21:21:23 -0400
  I have seen only one engine with bent pushrods (2), different cylinders, different valve (exhaust and intake). So, both head were in good condition...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:48:40 -0500
  ...http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub es I found the adjustable ones work well for a while...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:39:23 -0400
  ...Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available? > > I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are > collapsible, and was...
• [A] 2.0L pushrod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 16 May 1996 13:19:25 -0700 (PDT)
  Hi gang, I'm finally getting around to addressing the chronic low-level oil leak that seems to be coming from the pushrods in...
• Re: Loud clanking sound from exhaust - pushrod unseated?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:44:18 -0700
  ...If a > > > pushrod is unseated, what else should I inspect for damage. > > > > > > Also, do other people suspect a pushrod? The problem began while I...
• how do i remove lifters w/o removing the (L)head?
  Historical mailing list - Kurtis Thomas
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 22:38:27 EDT
  ...I just removed the rockers the other day to replace a bent pushrod. I think I made a mistake when I put everything back...
• Re: that so called quick and dirty head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:06:16 -0700
  Nice work! Alistair wrote: "I forgot to mention before this that I found a bent pushrod when I took the heads off. If I...
• pushrods, compression, brake parts prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:49:12 -0800
  ...Type IV engine pushrod tube leaks are easy fixes, but you've got a type II, like my '70, I believe (upright fan?) and...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed - Now solved
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:05:57 +0200
  ...6.Poked around, pulled my slave, found that the pushrod of the dead spare slave was LONGER (5 mm) than the pushrod in my...
• Re: Puzzling valves...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 19:24:00 -0800
  ...When those arms stick out, that creates quite a bit of wiggle room for the pushrods. Remember how hard it was to properly seat...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:33:33 -0500
  There is enough room to get past the pushrod tube ... after you remove the shield beneath the tubes. Some have cut a hole in...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 04:23:15 -0800
  ...It is like the pushrod on the far fan side is sticking up too far. The pushrod is centered in the depression in the...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 09:39:34 -0500
  ...It is like the pushrod on the far fan side is sticking up too far. The pushrod is centered in the depression in the...
• FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
  ...so what you'll need is ... - new collapsible pushrod tube. - seals for pushrod tube, both ends. - new valve cover gasket. - socket and ratchet ... i...
• Re: pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:04:04 -0400
  ...August 21, 2002 1:08 PM To: mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM Subject: pushrod from the best of vanagon list cd gary __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:59:34 -0700
  ...Since making sure the pushrods are properly seated in the middle of the lifter when you are putting pushrods back in ( like after a...
• Pushrod tube seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 22 May 1996 09:59:45 -0600 (MDT)
  Hi All, Part of my preventive maintenance chores for this year are to change out the (slightly) leaking pushrod tube seals on my 81...
• FOR SALE: Engine parts from 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:00:20 -0400
  ...Include rocker arm assembly, cover, pushrod tubes and seals and pushrods Pictures available on request Make offer if interested Thanks Thomas Brobst Accu-Sort...
• Re: Lifter question - in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 12:23:32 -0400
  ...I thought of chucking a pushrod in my drill press and using the handle's leverage to make it a bit easier, but I...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:43:39 -0400
  ...In that they're just there to protect the pushrod tubes, they can be made from anything. It might not be a bad idea...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 15:09:34 EST
  ...If that doesn't work, take one of the old pushrod >tubes >and place the big end up against the big end of the...
• Retorqing Vanagon Waterboxer Heads
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:08:11 +0000
  ...To make sure that this is happening, rotate the engine slowly while wiggling the pushrods so the pushrod end will drop into the hydraulic...
• lifter noise after PRT replace
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 14:39:53 -0400
  ...I had a single pushrod tube rust through (#1 cyl) and was leaking. I decided to replace it during an oil change. Did the...
• Mystery oil&gas leak
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 23:23:23 -0400
  ...So my guess is the pushrod tubes, can't be around the oil pressure switch because I already fixed that. It seems to loose...
• Pushrods - Their Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:27:43 -0700
  Hi list, Ok, this seem pretty stupid, but would someone please explain to me what exactly a pushrod tube does? I have read a...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:53:48 -0500
  ...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: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:06:18 -0600
  ...But to answer my question the heads have to be removed to replace the pushrod tube seals unless I use the collapsable type, correct...
• Re: heads off--now some questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:31:33 -0700
  Really--I cant speak for VW's--but i have seen bent pushrods on corvairs. very similar to the wasser boxer valve train--meaning...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:52:09 -0600
  Got it. Many thanks, Dennis John
• Re: Pushrod tube wires
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:31:01 EDT
  They will migrate out, the engine grows and shrinks with thermal expansion. Robert
• Leaking Woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:42:40 -0600
  ...The pushrod tube cover plates are in tact. I have been thinking of pulling the heads anyway to fix the leaky pushrod tube seals...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:32:07 -0700
  ...Does this mean you > can snake the lifter out through the pushrod tube? Havent held one in my > hand so I cant tell if...
• Re: Sticky or noisey Tappets
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 11:56:27 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...has anyone else fought with pushrod tube replacement? Remember the old > models needed to have the heads removed to do this, then the mid...
• split pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:57:35 -0300
  ...I've opted to put in two split pushrod tubes rather than pull the engine at this time. What sort of service should I...
• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:12:20 -0400
  ...Jason Uberbus On Oct 21, 2015 12:08 PM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" < kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > http://www.vanagain.com/shop/collapsible-pushrod...
• Re: Push rod alignment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 02:48:31 -0400
  ...With the other hand I aligned each pushrod in sequence. Once they're all seated I kept the pressure and took up the nuts...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:51:09 -0500
  ...Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available? > > I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are collapsible, > and > was...
• clutch
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 16:02:01 -0800
  ...Much more than allowed play at the pushrod of master cylinder. Bentley shows there is adjustment of the pushrod but it is just impossible...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 23:06:59 -0500
  ...Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available? > > > > I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are > > collapsible, and was...
• Re: bent pushrods... overheated...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 9 May 2006 21:08:51 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy Jim Felder wrote: > I associate bent pushrods more with too-high revs than with > overheating. If...
• Replacing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - William Collins
  Tue, 19 May 1998 08:29:03 -0500
  ...how? Do you fish the lifter out through the pushrod tube? Or, remove the pushrod tube and replace with a telescoping one? Before we...
• Van-O-Rama
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:38:32 -0700
  ...If a > > > pushrod is unseated, what else should I inspect for damage. > > > > > > Also, do other people suspect a pushrod? The problem began while I...
• removing lifters
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:02:27 -0800
  ...I assume that once the pushrods and pushrod tubes are removed I better take out the lifters before they fall out. The Bentley simply...
• Re: Pushrod tube seal question
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Thu, 23 May 1996 17:48:27 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...Obviously, you might be able to apply apply a promising technique of sealing your pushrod tubes when you have an aircooled engine. But what...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 16:57:52 -0800
  ...pressure is sensed...If a "grey"switch is put between the pushrod tubes...the system still will not work...It has been a while...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 11:17:28 -0500
  ...It is like the > pushrod on the far fan side is sticking up too far. The pushrod is > centered in > the depression in the...