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• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:50:37 -0500
  ...Exhaust support struts and engine >> pushrod-tube shields were in tough shape. Coolant piping on the >> engine very rusty. The underbody (which VW coated...
• road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
  ...3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control Valve gear ....................... pushrods, hydraulic lifters Power (SAE net) .................. 95 bhp @ 4800 rpm Torque (SAE net...
• Re: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:48:13 -0600
  ...This was caused by the pushrod tube seals being made at GM out of a rubber that wasn't suitable for the job. Viton...
• Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:05:36 -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...
• interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -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: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sat, 8 May 2004 22:50:23 -0700
  ...I put one of the heads on and took it off once, because I over-extended my pushrod tubes, and they went in crooked...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:22:30 -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...
• Engine Reccommendations-type 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 22:11:05 -0700
  ...They add wear to the entire valve train, rob horsepower from the engine and require steel pushrods. Do not use any heavier spring if...
• Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:58:54 -0800
  ...What scares me more is tappets, pushrods, etc. > > The following is the procedure to check the cooling system pressure, this > is a post I...
• About the Solex's VS Weber, mechanical trip report & dealer bashing!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:39:15 -0500
  ...Locktite 518 sealant failed giving me heavy oil leak, especially the pushrod O-ring, removed them, put some new cheap one with Locktite 518...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:39:06 -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: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:20:06 -0500
  ...do the pushrods expand like the old aluminum air cooled vw ones?? > >> thanks > >> Jonce > >> > >> > >> Hi Bob and others here is the time line on...
• Waterpump grinding, what does block look like??
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:10:27 -0800
  ...What scares me more is tappets, pushrods, etc. > > The following is the procedure to check the cooling system pressure, this > is a post I...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:58:32 -0800
  ...Linear downward movement of the slave pushrod is about an inch . Next... bleed the cluch with a manual method, watching for bubbles in the...
• message for stan
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -0600
  ...Bad Advice ? > I am pretty confused and am getting differing advice here. ---------------- Your engine sounds great! I wouldn't be pulling it! Pushrod tubes...
• This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:05:58 -0800
  ...What scares me more is tappets, pushrods, etc. > > The following is the procedure to check the cooling system pressure, this > is a post I...
• belated Frydaye Phoolishness ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:41:34 -0600
  ...And while you're down there, see about those pushrod tube seals and set the valve clearance, which reminds you to check the exhaust...
• another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
  ...Larger intake and exhaust valves are actuated by the usual rocker arms and pushrods and the intake and exhaust passages have been reshaped for...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 17 May 2007 22:49:22 -0700
  ...Anyway I ordered more new parts from busdepot like oil pump dist drive shaft, dist drive gear, oil cooler, cams pushrod tubes and other...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:31:26 -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: Request for info about a bus file
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 Jan 95 14:12:16 CST
  ...And while you're down there, see about those pushrod tube seals and set the valve clearance, which reminds you to check the exhaust...
• Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
  ...Try to get a gasket set with Viton pushrod seals (O Rings). Decide if you are going to run German rings or Brazilian rings...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:38:40 -0800
  ...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: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:01:30 -0600
  ...And while you're down there, see about those pushrod tube seals and set the valve clearance, which reminds you to check the exhaust...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
  ...Try to get a gasket set with Viton pushrod seals (O Rings). Decide if you are going to run German rings or Brazilian rings...
• Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
  ...Try to get a gasket set with Viton pushrod seals (O Rings). Decide if you are going to run German rings or Brazilian rings...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
  ...Try to get a gasket set with Viton pushrod seals (O Rings). Decide if you are going to run German rings or Brazilian rings...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:37:02 -0600
  ...And while > you're down there, see about those pushrod tube seals and set the > valve clearance, which reminds you to check the exhaust...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 23:10:50 -0800
  ...And while > you're down there, see about those pushrod tube seals and set the > valve clearance, which reminds you to check the exhaust...
• Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
  ...Try to get a gasket set with Viton pushrod seals (O Rings). Decide if you are going to run German rings or Brazilian rings...
• Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...stretchy head studs (most rebuild kits for upright engines use these now as well), a real oil filter, better pushrod tubes that are less...
• road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
  ...Apparently the pushrod tube seals on either side of the flat 4-cylinder engine frequently become embrittled by engine heat. Commonwealth performed a fix...