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• FS Type IV counter balanced crankshaft with balanced rods.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:35:53 -0500
  ...1 set notched rods, balanced to crank for use with Mahle pistons. 1 set chrome molly push rods. 1 high lift cam, hydraulic grind...
• was: I'm lazy now: fixed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 13:19:11 -0400
  ...the trans, push > towards the > trans and tighten. This usually helps. If not, then you need to > turn the > rear linkage rod one spline...
• Re: 84-Push Rod Sleeve leak
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 10:54:59 -0400
  ...Person > said the #1 tube on push rod is leaking. Someone said I can get collaspable > tube to fix as cheaper...someone else said...
• RV: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 08:17:23 -0600
  ...John Rodgers [mailto:j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET] Enviado el: Wednesday, 11 December , 2002 05:36 PM Para: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Asunto: Thnings that...
• Re: Push rod tube guards?
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:24:57 -0700
  I just purchased two for my Syncro at my local VW dealer. They were $30 each and came from Germany in about a weeks...
• collapsable push rod tube source?
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Mon, 31 May 2004 18:03:48 -0700
  Does anyone know where I can get a few of these? I have a couple soft lifters I would like to deal with. Seems...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 13:26:28 -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: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 07:22:12 -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: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:54:57 -0500
  ...To add a push rod, or cable would require some mechanical dextarity. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "don spence" <dkspence@TELUS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• 83.5 push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 22:00:38 -0500
  Hey Listees While putting my exhaust mannifolds back on my 83 waterboxer and general cleaning, poking around I noticed my push rod tubes are...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustments (Tighten then become loose)
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:37:41 +0300
  ...changing length of the rod between shoes the centerizing of the shoes is far from optimum. When you push pedal few times shoes are...
• Re: push rod cover mod? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:47:05 -0700
  i drilled a hole in the cover that lines up with the allen screw. mp > > Why can't we come up with a simple...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:46:09 -0400
  ...You will need a 2 piece push rod tube. Remove the rockers, the push rod, then break out the original tube. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:49:45 -0400
  At 07:42 PM 3/23/2009, Mike S wrote: >Can this be done without removing the push rod tubes? Even then, is >there...
• Re: COLLAPSIBLE OIL TUBE
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 22:36:15 -0400
  Ken, should push rod tubes be replaced in pairs or just the one that appears to be leaking? Also, how long should it take...
• Re: LOUD Engine
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Long
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 02:06:55 -0400
  ...I have since bought several spare lifters and expandable push-rod tubes to be prepared for the next one. Eric, come to think of...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:29:21 -0700
  ...The covers for the push rod tubes are there to protect the tubes and have nothing to do with cooling. Even on an air...
• Re: 2.1 lifter replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 08:26:09 -0500
  ...When the engine is stopped so a cam lobe is putting pressure on a push rod, if the oil galleries don't hold pressure...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:23:31 -0400
  ...Just before the gear gets to either stopping point, the cam that's pushing on the actuator rod runs past its end and the...
• Piston/Gudgeon Pin Bush Replacement on 1.6 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 13:00:12 -0600
  ...same as rod bearings or were they a brass colour ? Is it a pretty simple matter of pushing the old out & renewing with new...
• Re: collapsable push rod tube source?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 12:45:33 -0400
  ...collapsable push rod tube source? Does anyone know where I can get a few of these? I have a couple soft lifters I would...
• '91 Carat - maintenance report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 16:32:33 -0600
  ...Ultimately, four push rods were bent - all on the exhaust valves. It makes sense. Results of an overheat incident. The heads got hot, the...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:14:21 -0700
  re: "The only way to insall new push rod tubes, (original, style) is to remove the head." This may be correct (I don't...
• MOFOCO(Respectable?????)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:00:38 -0500 (EST)
  ...Main, Rod and Cam bearings, reconditiond rods, reground cam, reground lifters, flywheel seal, piston and barrell set, geasket set, and push rod tubes. The...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:25:38 -0500
  ...push rod tubes dilemma Hmmm, those pics that GregM posted remind me alot of those spring loaded toilet paper roll holders..... just sayin'.... ;) Steven...
• Re: 2.1 lifter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 08:29:05 -0700
  ...When the engine is stopped so a cam lobe is > putting pressure on a push rod, if the oil galleries don't hold pressure...
• Re: 2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:07:00 -0800
  ...Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 5:37 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 2.1 L - Bent Pushrods - slightly bowed...
• Re: oil coming out of sensor
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:41:17 -0400
  ...Secondly, I just removed the heat shield over the driver side push >rods. Between the two center push rods is what I assume is...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 May 2017 18:43:55 -0700
  ...screws out makes > it easy to install the rockers, rotating the push rods to make sure they are > seated properly. Then do a proper...
• Re: ISO : rocker arm shaft carrier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:30:49 -0700
  ...I have dozens of spare push rod tube sealsas well, and push rod tubes On 9/8/2013 6:17 PM, MICHAEL H wrote...
• Re: collapsable push rod tube source?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:15:27 -0700
  ...However, as far as the pushrod tubes go, no leaks so far. -- Craig On Mon, 31 May 2004 18:03:48 -0700, Scott W...
• Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 01:05:28 -0800
  Oops, I was just putting on the rocker arm assembly and positioning the push rods when I noticed that I had forgotten to fill...
• installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:10:26 -0500
  ...I replaced the pushrod tube seals, installed the tubes, inserted the rods, and bolted the rocker arms in place. The rocker arms on the...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 17:31:56 -0500
  ...a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or a sheathed cable with a rod on the end, again for both pushing and pulling...
• Reconditioned rods-necessary for diesel, too?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 16:11:49 -0600
  ...One needs to push out the > old bolts; use the cap grinder to take off a slight amount off the cap > and rod at...
• 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 01:09:16 +0000
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• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:04:00 -0400
  ...Problem with push rod tube seals? > > So I have been using the Victor Reinz and or the Erling complete engine set > for years and...
• 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: a newbie with some problems: hissing 2.1 L WBX and thrown belt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:54:58 -0400
  ...The engine had failed due to overheating and one of the valve stems had frozen to its guide causing that push rod to bend...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:58:27 -0700
  ...Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > Jeff Lincoln wrote: > >> Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) >> the...
• Re: Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 20:35:45 EDT
  ...Now you adjust the valve adjustment screws in while twisting the push rod between your fingers a little. When you just can't turn...
• Re: Digital clock won't come out of set mode
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 05:55:29 -0800
  ...When I pushed in with a small rod on the hour button, it would not come out. The clock is changing the hour number...
• Re: [T2] Simple Question (push rods)second time around
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 06:24:49 -0800
  Thanks for the replies, I got what I needed to know, thank you to all that replied. Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find...
• Re: Checking Hydraulic Lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Oct 1995 00:11:57 -0500
  ...I then removed the push rods and push rod tubes, and took all eight hydraulic lifters out, keeping them in the proper order. When...
• Re: sounds like bad valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:30:56 -0500
  ...Remove the push rod on the offending lifter. Remove the splash shield on the underside of the cylinders. Violently remove the push rod tube...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:33 -0700
  ...re Would not shortening the pushrod with that threaded rod pull the throttle open? It would seem so, but 'no'. it only changes the...
• Re: collapsiable push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:49:13 -0400
  Mark, we have them in stock for $19 each. Let me know if you need some. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com...
• Re: Exhaust hangers for the 1.9 don't exist either......
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 08:25:54 -0400
  Push rod tubes absolete? Can't you use air-cooled push rod tubes which are plentiful? Chris. On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 7...
• Re: Head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Lindsay,Summit Resources/Triad Sportswear"
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:56:01 -0600
  ...head gasket, left side valve cover gaskets push rod tube seals they also said my rear shoes had <1% of shoe left - not true...
• Hello again and '91 lifter replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 14:03:24 -0400
  ...So, I also understand from Bentley that removal and replacement of the push rod tubes and lifters can be done with out removing anything...
• Re: My Son needs YOUR help in getting his Dad's van back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 08:52:38 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/brake-hardware It's not hard to clean up the old push rods. On 6/6/17, Stuart MacMillan...
• Pushrod tube cracked HELP
  Historical mailing list - James Gebhard
  Thu, 7 May 2009 17:44:37 -0700
  ...When I was filling it back up �I noticed it was running out into my drain pan one of my push rod tubes has...
• New and used parts Blowout sale!!!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 17:48:36 -0400
  ...1.7 or 2.0l motor new in package $50 used push rod set.........2.0l hydraulic lifter $40 set of 8 used push...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:15:24 +0000
  ...Problem with push rod tube seals? So I have been using the Victor Reinz and or the Erling complete engine set for years and...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:20:41 -0700
  ...the > whole throttle body to screw or unscrew in the rod, > OR you push that spring back on the end and undo the clip...
• Re: collapsiable push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:12:34 -0600
  http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=jqxcux55c0445q45zgskj155&partnumber=025%20109%20337 Bob On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Mark...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:00:59 -0600
  ...I just use a Ben T steel rod and leverage it against the steel backing plate of the friction material and it pushes the...
• Re: Grover's recovery thus far
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:30:48 -0700
  ...Cranking the engine on the starter with a push rod out of place can even bend the pushrod. If I'm just doing heads...
• 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...
• Red goo on pushrod tube
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:08:14 -0600
  ...All that serves as background to this point, though - on the same push rod tube as the new leak (passenger side, #2 in from...