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• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 14:10:42 -0700
  ...You also need just the right socket to get the OP unscrewed between the pushrod tubes. and ... even better is to make a remove...
• New member from New Zealand
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:37 +1300
  ...with 1916 kit), and when a piston failed, had an aluminum pushrod hemi 3.6liter Toyota V8 fitted; the work was botched totally and...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:10:57 -0500
  ...nuts/gasket > Oil Pressure Release Valve & Spring > New Hyd lifters > (CrMo Pushrods?) > Clutch Kit - do I need to go heavy duty? > Main Bearings > Rod...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 13:35:31 -1000
  ...I just don't know where to get the parts. > Ratio rocker arms? > Chromoly pushrods? > Bosh Platinum 4 spark plugs? > Please help. > Joel >
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:11:28 -0400
  ...It leaks a bit of oil, but probably no more than most Air Cooled engines (Pushrod tubes, seals, etc were done last year). I...
• Fwd: Fast German will fix the broken rebuild
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 08:57:20 -0800
  ...To me it > would sound like a case of bent valves, which I think is nearly > impossible on a direct driven cam and pushrods...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:57:42 -0400
  ...It leaks a bit of oil, but probably no more than most Air Cooled engines (Pushrod tubes, seals, etc were done last year). I...
• Re: Advice for a long road trip
  Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:16:01 GMT
  ...I strongly suggest that you take off the pushrod tube covers, or have somebody else take them off for you, and take a close...
• Re: Use this for fire safetey... Now magnesium burning...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 13:40:25 -0700
  ...was so hot it burned out the silicone seals on the pushrods, > rendered the valve cover gaskets to charcoal, melted the distributor, melted > the...
• lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:46:18 -0400
  ...do the pushrods expand like the old aluminum air cooled vw ones?? thanks Jonce Hi Bob and others here is the time line on...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:55:13 -0400
  ...It leaks a bit of oil, but >probably no more than most Air Cooled engines (Pushrod tubes, >seals, etc were done last year). > >I...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:26:33 -0700
  ...is a patch job and 'emergency upgrade' to VW's traditionial pushrod Bug engine layout. I 'do' waterboxer engiens all the time - cause I...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:03:01 EST
  ...choose to reduce the weight of the valve train with Cromoly pushrods > and spring retainers (they weigh a fraction of the stock steel) Thus...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:57:03 -0800
  ...Consider attaching directly to the water > jacket either on top or underneath between the jacket and pushrod tubes. > This lower location will also do...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:35:27 -0500
  ...if not 5 of the X patern AND BEGIN >>>>of the pushrods side!!!!, >>>>start by hand and feel the bolt. Also, i just read...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:50 -0500
  ...nuts/gasket > Oil Pressure Release Valve & Spring > New Hyd lifters > (CrMo Pushrods?) > Clutch Kit - do I need to go heavy duty? > Main Bearings > Rod...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
  ...nuts/gasket Oil Pressure Release Valve & Spring New Hyd lifters (CrMo Pushrods?) Clutch Kit - do I need to go heavy duty? Main Bearings Rod...
• Noisy lifters, rockers, at startup, etc (long)
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 15:42:20 -0600
  ...rocker arm wacking the valve stem/spring, as well as the pushrod. Yes or no? I use 20-50W exclusively, cannot afford to use...
• Re: Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 23:08:18 -0400
  ...The numbers may also be from the original bearings or they transfered very quickly. > >ALL the pushrod tubes were replaced and she was charged...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:40:30 -0400
  ...is a patch job > and 'emergency upgrade' to VW's traditionial pushrod Bug engine layout. > > I 'do' waterboxer engiens all the time - cause I...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:48:28 -0400
  ...Exhaust support struts and engine pushrod-tube shields were in tough shape. Coolant piping on the engine very rusty. The underbody (which VW coated...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:51:22 -0400
  ...The pushrod tubes are easy to change the o-ring seals with no need to remove the heads. Don't take a head off...
• Re: Noisy lifters, rockers, at startup, etc (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 16:26:25 -0700
  ...rocker arm wacking the valve stem/spring, as well as > the pushrod. Yes or no? > > I use 20-50W exclusively, cannot afford to use...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:58 -0700
  ...is a patch > job and 'emergency upgrade' to VW's traditionial pushrod Bug > engine layout. > > I 'do' waterboxer engiens all the time - cause I...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:04:25 -0600
  ...if not 5 of the X patern AND BEGIN >>>>of the pushrods side!!!!, >>>>start by hand and feel the bolt. Also, i just read...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:13:04 -0700
  ...is a patch job and 'emergency upgrade' to VW's > traditionial pushrod Bug engine layout. > > I 'do' waterboxer engiens all the time - cause I...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 13:29:37 -0500
  ...As far as engine tin, you should at the very least > have > > the > > > two > > > bottom pieces that cover the pushrod tubes. > > > > > > Don't worry...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
  ...As I said there is a pushrod adjustment .. horrible to deal with, and would never be needed if it were not for the wear...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:35:46 -0500
  ...is a patch >> job and 'emergency upgrade' to VW's traditionial pushrod Bug >> engine layout. >> >> I 'do' waterboxer engiens all the time - cause I...
• Re: Leaking synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 04:58:07 -0500
  ...Once you've overfilled it you run the risk of blowing the seals on: (usually in this order) the pushrod tubes(not too hard...
• Re: Noisy lifters, rockers, at startup, etc (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 18:54:43 -0500
  ...rocker arm wacking the valve stem/spring, as well as > > the pushrod. Yes or no? > > > > I use 20-50W exclusively, cannot afford to use...
• roadhouse. NVC - TYrue To Form
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 May 2004 15:59:47 -0500
  ...In reality his noise and loss of power could be something quite simple like bad ignition timing, dropped valve seat, bent pushrod, backed off...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...I try submerging the lifter and pressing on it with a pushrod like the book says, but no bubbles come out of the li...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:59:41 +0000
  ...Exhaust support struts and engine >pushrod-tube shields were in tough shape. Coolant piping on the >engine very rusty. The underbody (which VW coated...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
  ...nuts/gasket >> Oil Pressure Release Valve & Spring >> New Hyd lifters >> (CrMo Pushrods?) >> Clutch Kit - do I need to go heavy duty? >> Main Bearings >> Rod...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:41:51 -0400
  ...The pushrod tubes are easy to change the o-ring seals with no need to remove the heads. Don't take a head off...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 22:37:09 -0700
  ...3 bar switch, which should go between the #3 and #4 pushrod tubes. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "clerkin" <clerkin@STUDENTS.UIUC.EDU> To...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 23:24:20 -0500
  ...Consider attaching directly to the > water jacket either on top or underneath between the jacket and pushrod tubes. > This lower location will also do...
• Re: Kyle Wade ECU chip and rocker upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:31:31 -0700
  ...Letter from Ray owner of the SingleCab Synco with Chip, Rockers,Pushrods, K&N, Magnacore wires AND ProjectZwo Muffler! > To all you under powered...
• Re: Friday Story
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 25 May 2007 23:44:36 -0400
  ...Ho, and i so hope your running 20W50 :-) >> >> Also, wile i'm on the subject, lately, i have see quite a few bent >> pushrod...
• Re: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:10:49 -0400
  ...do the pushrods expand like the old aluminum air cooled vw ones?? > thanks > Jonce > > > Hi Bob and others here is the time line on...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:21:04 -0500
  ...if not 5 of the X patern AND BEGIN >>>>>of the pushrods side!!!!, >>>>>start by hand and feel the bolt. Also, i just read...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:27:39 -0500
  ...nuts/gasket > Oil Pressure Release Valve & Spring > New Hyd lifters > (CrMo Pushrods?) > Clutch Kit - do I need to go heavy duty? > Main Bearings > Rod...
• Re: 87 van 2.1 a/t w/no motor x 1 yr with intermittent rap - and winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:36:46 -0800
  ...And I have seen maybe one or two cases of damaged rocker or pushrod.........that's quite rare though. Usually just wait, and treat...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:12:51 -0500
  ...Lifters? Yes, for those that think hydraulic lifters should be adjusted with clearance, that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:27 -0700
  ...the 2000's with a early an 80's tech waterboxer pushrod engine ( that have joke 'head gaskets' ) ...............when you move up to a...
• Re: help needed diagnosing blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:37:48 -0600
  ...to the point that the pressure would blow up through the pushrod housings into the rocker cover, and blow out the gasket. The smoke...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 18:21:00 -0800
  ...Consider attaching directly to the >> water jacket either on top or underneath between the jacket and pushrod > tubes. >> This lower location will also do...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 23:10:26 -0700
  ...Consider attaching directly to the >>> water jacket either on top or underneath between the jacket and pushrod >> tubes. >>> This lower location will also do...
• Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:42:47 EST
  ...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: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:39:38 -0500
  ...bent pushrods, broken lifter, damage cam.... no wonder we see all those broken valves, damage heads, pistons, rings... Valve gap/opening is EVERYTHING to...
• Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:29:02 -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: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:34:00 -0700
  ...lube a brake pedal push rod clevis pin......who ever heard of that ??? Or the tip of the clutch slave pushrod where it meets...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 19:54:40 -0500
  ...Lifters? Yes, > for those that think hydraulic lifters should be adjusted with clearance, > that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:47:28 -0600
  ...Instead, the pressure moved through the crankcase, then to the pushrod tubes the to the rocker covers, there it blew out the rocker cover...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 06:57:52 -0800
  ...Consider attaching directly to the >>>> water jacket either on top or underneath between the jacket and pushrod >>> tubes. >>>> This lower location will also do...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:46:49 -0700
  ...bent pushrods, broken lifter, damage > cam.... no wonder we see all those broken valves, damage heads, > pistons, rings... Valve gap/opening is EVERYTHING to...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:03:46 -0600
  ...Lifters? Yes, > > for those that think hydraulic lifters should be adjusted with clearance, > > that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:03:52 -0700
  ...lube a brake pedal push rod clevis pin......who ever heard of that ??? Or the tip of the clutch slave pushrod where it meets...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 23:46:31 -0700
  ...Instead, the pressure moved through the > crankcase, then to the pushrod tubes the to the rocker covers, there it > blew out the rocker cover...