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Re: Valve adjust after head job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:05:36 -0700
...reach down into the push rod tube with a long slender screwdriver ... you'll feel the end of the push rod drop into the...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:37:05 -0400
...engine-paint.html > > BTW, it applies to both valve covers and push rod tubes. Don't overlook the fact that Bob Hoover's article...
Re: 2.1 lifter replacement
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:34:39 -0500
...be using >> collapsable push rod tubes as replacments. > > > Why are you replacing lifters? It may not be necessary!! > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver who...
one happy (sort of) vanagon owner
Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:43:15 -0500
Just got my Westy back today after having the push rod tube seals replaced and now no leaking (so far). However, things aren't...
Re: Push Rod Shield Cover Question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 30 May 2002 11:29:27 -0400
...Push Rod Shield Cover Question I'm now at the point where Bentley says, "Remove push rod shield cover," or something like that. (I...
Re: brake questions
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 11:00:16 -0400
>Make sure the push rod between the pedal and booster and the rod between >the booster and master is properly adjusted. There must be...
Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:26:20 -0700
Unless there are telescoping push rod tubes that are much better than the ones I tried before don't do it. There will be...
Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:08:25 -0400
...hole > Thanks for the suggestion---but, the rod is so stiff and I believe I have pushed it back so many times that the...
Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:14:12 -0600
...When found, the lifter can be replaced with along with a > 2- piece push rod tube. > > Dennis > Thanks for the post, Dennis. I too...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 20:48:56 -0700
...All that is wrong is that the push rods are not seated into the lifters. Since the push rods are horizontal in the boxer...
Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:28:29 -0800
...the length of that rod is not how you adjust idle. re any side-to-side movement in throttle pushrod > causes engine idle to...
Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:57:33 -0700
...Problem with push rod tube seals? So I have been using the Victor Reinz and or the Erling complete engine set for years and...
collapsiable push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:36:13 EDT
hello guys anybody know where these can be found part # 025 109 337 thanks mark d
Re: 2.1 lifter replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 21:45:50 -0400
...You will need to destroy the push rod tube and replace with a collapsible tube. The Bus Depot has both the lifters and tubes...
Re: Pushrod tube wires
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:20:59 -0700
...If every push rod tube end has a piece of that wire resting against the rim to hold it in place so it cannot...
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
...a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or a >> sheathed cable with a rod on the end, again for both pushing and pulling...
Re: Simple Question (push rods)second time around
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:17:48 -0500
...Simple Question (push rods)second time around > > >> What problem would there be from using solid lifters >> and push-rods on a hydraulic cam. I...
Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:17:45 -0700
...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: expandable push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:38:40 -0400
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonce Fancher" <strtbug@ATTGLOBAL.NET> > ive not used expandable push rod tubes before for any of my air cooled > cars before...
Push Rod Tin
Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
Thu, 15 May 2003 11:49:38 -0400
Hi Everyone, I need to replace my pushrod tin on my 2L aircooled motor, one is missing and one has a big hole in...
Re: push rod tube seals
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400
Mike, I had to deal with a similiar scenario ( leaky O-rings in collapsible pushrod tube ) I had a new stock tube and Bentley...
tie rod removal...
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:56:59 -0700
Hmm, tried to get the tie rod ends pushed out this morning from my syncro to no luck. seems one actually needs a specialized...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:43:39 -0400
Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) the > same for 1.9 and a...
Re: 2.1 Pushrods- need help! (short)
Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 11:23:50 -0500
...The pipe springs back, so you'll have to pry on it again to put the new push rod in. Use this advise at...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:28:18 -0400
...with Bob Hoover - http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/vw-engine-paint.html BTW, it applies to both valve covers and push rod tubes.
Re: Bent valve push rod
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 17:44:10 -0700
...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: Bent valve push rod
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:36:14 -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: Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:00:34 -0600
...Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L Rocker cover gasket or the push rod tubes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Collapsable push rod tube
Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:59:07 -0500
I will be changing one pushrod tube this weekend on my newly aquired 87 GL (if the part arrives frome BD today or tomorrow...
Push rod tube seals, '81 van
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
Sat, 28 Jun 1997 20:01:25 +0100
Hi all, The push rod seals on my '81 van are leaking oil. It doesn't seem too bad a job to replace them...
Re: pushrod set???
Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:39:25 -0600
Looks like push rod tube seals for a 1600 and down engine to me. Send me a SASE and I'll give you a...
Re: Runaway digital clock
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 06:40:42 -0700
...little clock..... > > Rod > Critter 85 SubyWesty Rod, Get a small pin and manipulate the setting button. It sounds like you pushed it too far...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:48:32 -0700
...Found split push rod > tubes. Then discovered bent push rods. Next a loud tick or clatter that > won't go away no matter what...
Re: heads off--now some questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:31:33 -0700
...I rebuilt one corvair engine that had 3 bent push rods. Guy at rear engine specialist (probably the best and one of the few...
Re: Pushrod tube cracked HELP
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 7 May 2009 21:43:44 -0400
James Gebhard wrote: > one of my push rod tubes has a small crack or hole on the top of it. Does anyone know of...
Push Rod Shield Cover Question
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Thu, 30 May 2002 10:20:21 -0500
I'm now at the point where Bentley says, "Remove push rod shield cover," or something like that. (I don't have the book...
Push rods (not rubes) to change...
Historical mailing list - zolo
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:39:03 -0700
without removing the head. Is that possible? Can I also remove the hydraulic lifters the same way? Zoltan
Anyone have Pushrods to Spare?
Historical mailing list - ccc1
Sun, 7 Dec 2003 03:28:04 -0600
...It had four bent intake pushrods (sticky valves?). Despite listee advice to be extra careful about installing the rods into the center of the...
gimmie some opinions
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Oct 1994 19:59:43 -0400
...A friend of mine who has a similar van said that it just needs new push rods and pushrod tubes. My questions are about...
Re: Engine tin (was Re: Look at my crack!)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:15:53 EDT
...Allen, those are the push rod tube cover plates. They are there to protect the fragile push rod tubes from being damaged from road...
Re: '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:08:39 EST
Actually pin holes in the push rod tubes is pretty common (at least here in the salt belt). That is why I recommend replacing...
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
...But first you go buy a special type of push rod tube. On reassembly you get a "spring loaded aftermarket push rod tube " designed...
Re: FS Type IV High Lift cam, lifters, push rods.
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 21:52:37 -0500
...FS Type IV High Lift cam, lifters, push rods. >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >For sale Weber Solid Lifter Camshaft .297 lift, unknown duration...
Head Welded, '80 (long) & Shop Recommendation
Historical mailing list
09 May 97 06:22:59 PDT
...When the engine was started, the cam did it's thing, and pushed on the push rod, the push rod tried to do it...
Re: Replacing Lifters
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Tue, 19 May 1998 10:31:23 EDT
I think the normal technique is to remove the push rod then remove the pushrod tube and then remove the lifter. Then replace with...
Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
Tue, 28 Dec 2004 12:14:11 +0000
...It may be necessary to modify the push rod tube splash shield. Home Depot has a full assortment of 1/8" copper pipe thread...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:50:02 -0800
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1685_716/new-push-rod.html -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca...
Engine tins
Historical mailing list - Feehan,Jim
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 14:26:21 -0500
The engine tins that cover the push rods on my 85 GL are rusted out. Does anyone know where I can find a pair...
engine tin
Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 12:43:49 -0500
Does anyone have the engine tin that goes underneath the push rods to protect them? This is for an 82 air cooled westy. TIA...
2.1 Pushrods- need help! (short)
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 09:17:11 +0000
I need to replace a lifter for cylinder #3, but can't get the pushrods out past a steel coolant pipe. Is there a...
Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:16:09 -0700
Worn bushings and tie rods make a big difference in your van's stability. Proper tires and inflation pressures (~55psi+) help too. My '84...
parking brake handle spring/rod out.......restore?
Historical mailing list - Donald Pelava
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:09:32 -0400
...which the bend in the end of the rod goes over. I assume it pushes over the top of the metal ratchet some how...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 12:46:49 -0500
...That is why they make expandable push rod tubes. The only way to insall new push rod tubes, (original, style) is to remove the...
Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:42:02 -0400
...Can this be done without removing the push rod tubes? Even then, is there any chance of getting them back in without removing the...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:42:16 -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...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:55:07 -0400
...push rod tubes dilemma Except for the fact that you appear to missing ! One does not fit the other ! Sent from my iPhone On...
Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
Historical mailing list - Pat
Sun, 13 Dec 1998 01:58:14 -0500
...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: (Rant) Need to Bitch!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:38:28 -0400
At 12:14 PM 7/7/2002, John Rodgers wrote: >guess where they are going to put their hands to push???? Right on the...
Fwd: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:11:13 -0400
...Made sure I could pull the rod out and push it back in with no issues. Then I ran glue up the couple inches...
Re: installing rocker arms
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 5 Feb 2006 11:17:28 -0500
...The push rods can also prevent you from starting the rocker shaft nut if the lifters are on the cam lobe Bob Donalds Boston...