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• 4-pos. windshield wiper
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot (sean bartnik )
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 11:51:55 -0500
  ...Push it up a little = single wipe first click = low speed second click = high speed Tried pushing it down but it didn't wanna...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:06:09 -0800
  ...Try popping off a caliper, backing off the bleed nipple and pushing the piston in. That might wake them up until you can hone...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:03:06 -0800
  ...will > be ok for the first push of the pedal but not if I let up and push again > right away. The pedal stops...
• Re: 2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 07:47:22 -0600
  ...I have rolled pushrod on a sheet of glass an seeing where and how far they were out, but I can't recall actually...
• Re: oxy sensors $$$$
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 1994 13:31:49 -0700
  Sorry about my little bandwidth impact of a moment ago, I pushed send when I wanted to push delete. Anyway, I've always just...
• Re: bent pushrods... overheated...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 9 May 2006 19:39:33 -0500
  I associate bent pushrods more with too-high revs than with overheating. If an engine overheats to the point that the lifters stick, then...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:33:12 +0200
  ...Problem is that slave-cylinder extends fully, and still doesnt push enough on relasearm that drives releaseshaft. Can be several things: 1. Worn releaseshaft...
• Length of Stock Push Rod
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 13:42:22 -0800
  Does any one know the precise spec on the stock length of the 2.1 push rods? Or where i can find it. Need...
• Re: 79 bus
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 9 Aug 94 21:02:54 PDT
  H Steven Dolan writes: > > As Joel said, the leak is almost certainly push rod tube seals. Hey! I resemble that remark! In fact, I...
• Fw: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:06:08 -0500
  ...Brakes- >the first pedal-push is smooshy and close to the floor. The second pedal >push seems to "pump it up" and feel higher.
• 2.1L lower engine tin
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 19:05:02 -0400
  Folks, There's a shroud that covers the bottom of the pushrod tubes on each side of the engine -- are those the left and...
• Push Rod Tube Covers
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:47:35 -0800
  Last week someone on the list was looking for the covers under the engine that protect the push rods. Saw this on eBay: http...
• Patching pushrod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:59:28 +0200
  Hi I have a leaky pushrod tube (was hit by something, got a blow, is cracked in the middle). I tried to patch it...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:18:47 -0500
  ...what's the difference between VW Beetle pushrod tubes and Vanagon pushrod tubes. Mike TC wrote: >>>>I have a bad lifter that leaks down...
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:38:54 -0400
  At 03:14 PM 6/10/2013, Richard Koller wrote: > I had to deal with a similiar scenario ( leaky O-rings in >collapsible pushrod...
• Ratio Rocker Installation Issues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 17:04:45 -0700
  ...performance and Fast German Auto that it is fine to use the stock pushrods with 1.25 rockers. Would custom cut pushrods be better...
• 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...
• Fridge stuck on AC ??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 18:35:24 -0300
  ...I tried pushing the Propane button and I tried pushing BOTH the DC and Propane buttons at the same time, but still the AC...
• Push clutch makes noise
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:51:18 -0800
  ...When I push the clutch in, sometimes not always but now more often, I hear some kind of gear kind of noise. What is...
• Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
  ...Took rocker off, removed push rod tube, push rod, and proceeded to get the lifter out to check on it, now realizing that metal...
• Re: generator removal & installation.. Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 14:11:48 -0400
  ...When buying a GR15X (Bosch Rebuilt), you usually get the two post variety, but they include the pushon tabs that mount on the posts...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:14:28 -0700
  ...From now on we will all refer to valve covers as push rod covers. Should make life interesting for the parts counter guys. Jeff...
• need push rod
  Historical mailing list - Reggie Rainard
  Sat, 10 May 2003 16:22:52 -0700
  -Hi all I need a push rod for a 1990 vanagon, new or used is fine. The length is approximatly 10 3/4 inches...
• Clutch pedal difficult to push
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:36:08 -0400
  ...Someone mentioned a few possible things to check as the cause for a clutch pedal that is harder than normal to push. My '85...
• Re: 89 vanagon swivel seats - how do you make them swivel ?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:16:05 -0800
  ...The tricky bit is to then properly apply the rotating push ... if I push from shoulder-height then I'm pushing the seat down...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 17:08:07 -0500
  The standard length waterboxer and also most of the aircooled push rods for the pancake version of that engine, are 10 3/4" long...
• Re: Loud clanking sound from exhaust - pushrod unseated?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:32:07 -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...
• Re: reverse (manual) shifting
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 06:24:09 -0400
  ...The shifting has improved vastly, but > the push down feature is still missing, I can shift into reverse > without pushing down. I obviously had...
• Re: Push-rod tube "expandable" type?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:09:43 -0800
  ...Tim > > Can push-rod tubes be replaced 'in situ' (in place)? I know > > air-cooled engines can have them replaced using an "expandable" kind...
• 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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• Needed: 2.0L Type 4 Push Rods & Tubes
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Proffitt
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:58:03 -0400
  I need 4 push rods and 4 tubes and any associated seals needed. If anyone has some spare, please contact me via pmail. This...
• 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.
• Needing Rear Hatch Push Button Cover
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 29 May 2006 07:50:29 -0700
  The rubber or plastic cover over the rear hatch push button is torn and is now coming off. Is this available on its own...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:43:16 EST
  ...One or more of your push rods is not centered in the hydraulic lifters properly. This is holding your valves open to the point...
• 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...
• Lifter question - in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 09:04:08 -0700
  ...I can > stand > them on end and try to push a pushrod down into them, but the valves don't > move. There's no...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 06:02:21 -0800
  ...Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowden_cable >> >> >> >> -----Original...
• reverse (manual) shifting
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 22:53:28 -0700
  I had my Wolfy valet parked a while ago and the attendant screwed up the reverse lock (you had to push down before that...
• Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 15:13:10 -0500
  What does the list make of Bentley's stasting that Stock VW push rod tubes may be installed with the heads in place? See...
• Loud clanking sound from exhaust - pushrod unseated?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:43:03 -0700
  ...I may not have time to take out the pushrods until the weekend. If a pushrod is unseated, what else should I inspect for...
• Re: '67 Problems Deluxe...
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 13:22:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...B) take out pushrods and put in two-piece tubes (and then put pushrods back in I did "B" on my 911 (alas sans...
• Pushrods for hydraulic lifter motors
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 16:55:32 -0400
  ...can this be correct??? Luckily, I kept the original pushrods from the 2.0L separate... if these are all the same, I'll put...
• Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:11:10 -0400
  ...Or possibly it just unseated the pushrod...? I have > no experience with pushrods and I am wondering if I have to drain > the oil...
• Re: Lifter removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:12:05 -0400
  ...You will > need one of those spring loaded pushrod tubes to replace the old > one as well. > > Bill Knight > Raleigh, NC > > > -----Original Message----- > > From...
• Re: Der Brakes (Die Brakes? Das Brakes?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 10:19:20 MST
  --RGOLEN@umassd.edu said:-- > Quick suggestion for pushing the pistons back in the callipers. I > found a 6" "C" clamp at a yard sale...
• Re: Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:04:44 -0500
  With the motor out you should not be pushing on the clutch pedal. With no pressure plate the cylinder will fully extend. Continued pushing...
• Re: Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 14:21:55 -0800
  Can't you see that the pushrod tube with the arrow in the drawing on 15.25 is different than the other 3? It...
• WANTED 1.9 PUSH RODS
  Historical mailing list - greg rich
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 20:18:09 MDT
  I NEED A SET OF 1.9 LITER PUSH RODS (LONG/THIN METAL PIECES INSIDE TUBES). MACHINE SHOP WAITING SO LET ME KNOW IF...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:47:45 -0700
  Get a grip Mike - 'push rod covers' are found on the side of flathead motors and are access panels so you can adjust the...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:45:15 -0500
  ...will > be ok for the first push of the pedal but not if I let up and push again > right away. The pedal stops...
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:02:51 -0400
  At 11:57 PM 6/9/2013, MICHAEL H wrote: >85, 1.9l - has a replacement collapsible push rod tube in re-usable >condition...
• Diff lock servo remove help!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 09:26:38 -0700
  Ok so My sign off did not work and I need help anyway! Can anyone pass along a few hints on how to "push...
• bent pushrods... overheated...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 9 May 2006 16:59:12 -0700
  ...How do you bend a pushrod? Seized rocker arm from overheating and then non-seized cam still pushing up those lifters.... he asked me...
• 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
• Re: how tight on pushrods?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:17:14 -0500
  ...how tight on pushrods? >Hey, I tightened up my head bolts a while back and had to take the rocker >arms off and everything...
• Re: Thursdaye Fun
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:15:17 -0400
  ...Vanagon/push1.jpg > > http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push2.jpg > > http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push3.jpg > > http://www.farrside.net/Vanagon/push4.jpg...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:37:44 -0800
  ...pushing/pulling laterally is more biomechanically >efficient than pushing up vertically), it has some rather distinct >disadvantages [ edited ] > >Keith Hughes >'86 Westy Tiico (Marvin...
• Re: 2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:20:57 -0800
  ...2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed Is it possible to straighten a slightly bowed pushrod and return it to service? John
• 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: FS: 82 diesel camper, $4950, Santa Fe, NM
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 10:17:02 -0400
  Ha ha ha, What great marketing! >1982 Volkswagon <sic> Vanagon Westfalia, 29 mpg (rare) >diesel pusher, As much as I like the Westfalias's...