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• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 9:21:58 MST
  ...I'm just worried that the tubes are > going to pop out of place with the engine running (or leak!). > > -Dan The tubes are...
• Re: Chunka Bologna
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:30:33 -0500
  ...Can I pull the tube out and > >> replace the > >> ring? What if the rings I have dont fit. Can I just press the tube...
• Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:22:10 EST
  ...Muir says to use visegrips on the tube and bang them - Well I'm not going to follow that route (although that was necessary...
• Is this a jack part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:08:14 -0700
  ...There's a funny little key cutaway in the tube where the rod is inserted. The other end of the tube has a notch...
• Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:51:30 +0000
  My 84 Westy's gas tank filler tube entry is finally about to give up the ghost as years of rusting have finally taken...
• Tubes
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Wed, 5 May 2004 20:48:18 -0700
  Does anyone know where I can purchase a tire tube (185R14 D)...seems it's a good idea to have one with you while...
• Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 17:26:48 -0500
  Hi Matthew, The small tube of yellow stuff is for the head capnuts. First, you really should get a tap and die to clean...
• Re: tube bumpers without the U ..
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:41:50 -0600
  ...I know someone who didn't like the rear license plate swing-down-door cutout of the top tube so he had his made...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:46:03 -0500
  ...Clean the > push-rod tubes inside and out. > Install the new push-rod tube seals on the tubes (green = Viton) (reddish > brown = silicone) (black...
• Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:17:51 -0700
  Chris, in addition to what's already been said about the proper location of the oil filler tube, once you've opened up the...
• Re: e-brake boot (the underside)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:35:08 -0500
  ...My problem is that the cable is rubbing my crossover > tube on the gas tank (I threaded the tube incorrectly and I'm don...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0400
  ...Mike S' suggestion to rotate the tube so the hole faces up is genius. So JB and a 180 it is. I'll follow...
• Re: Oil filler tube - disconnect at block?
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 20:42:16 PDT
  ...Oil filler tube - disconnect at block? >Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:06:39 -0700 > >Due to an off-balance alternator, I must disconnect...
• Re: Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:49:21 -0400
  On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:53:01 -0400, Miguel Pacheco <escorpion1955@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >That 'spiral tube' is called a bourdon tube. Widely...
• telescoping oil filler tube on 1.9 and 2.1 liter waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:30:29 -0600
  Someone mentioned that these vans have a telescoping oil filler tube. Is this true and what is the info on this subject. Thanks Malibu...
• Re: pushrod leak question
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 01:26:53 -0400
  Well, it's leaking so you don't have much to loose!! Squize the tube 180deg (half a turn), maybe it will re-seal...
• Re: For Sale coolant tubes from 85
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:12:35 -0400
  See the posting just below called "Fro packed up tube"(I cant type or spell, and yahoo photos only allows a few charachaters for...
• FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
  ...now you can get to the pushrod tube itself. from underneath, where the shield was, just grip the tube with your hand and twist...
• Part Identification Help
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 22:27:12 -0700
  ...It's a metal tube (about 1/2" in length) that comes directly off of the base of the accelerator and has a plastic...
• Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 20:05:40 -0800
  ...well if a connector (gotta find right type maybe just a nut bolt to tie the eyelets together) inside the split tube were used...
• Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 May 2012 08:36:40 -0400
  Will the later model gas tank, tube, etc. fit on the '83? Thanks, Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Chris S Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012...
• Anyone have a fuel crossover tube they wanna sell???
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 13:19:07 -0700
  Need a crossover tube for the top of the tank-you know the one that always breaks!! Any help?? Brian --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The...
• Re: WTB 2.1L Dipstick Tube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:50:43 -0700
  ...WTB 2.1L Dipstick Tube The alternator belt on my '87 Camper pulled my dipstick tube underneath the crank pulley this morning. Anyone have...
• Point Lube from Car Quest
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:59:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...The tube came in a box-- the box says "Car Quest engine controls-- ignitio - electrical - emisssions - fuel." The part number is "SL2 Lube Tube...
• Re: Oil Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 13:37:40 -0800
  ...While I knew about the filler tube I found that I was not able to simply dump the oil can into the tube and...
• Re: e-brake boot (the underside)
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:10:11 -0500
  ...My problem is that the cable is rubbing my > crossover > tube on the gas tank (I threaded the tube incorrectly and I'm don...
• What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:07:48 -0700
  ...There is a tube, or stiff hose, that goes to it, or sorta close to it. My son and I found this loose tube...
• Re: [DIESEL] RE: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:51:45 -0700
  ...Remove the oil pump > and pickup tube and examine them closely. My pickup tube broke on the top > of the casting by the pressure...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:33:33 -0500
  There is enough room to get past the pushrod tube ... after you remove the shield beneath the tubes. Some have cut a hole in...
• gas cap confusion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:20:21 -0700
  ...The filler tube is up close to the bottom of the gas cap on the 83 and later years it's further away. So...
• Re: gas overflow
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:14:57 -0700
  ...New hose, new crossover tube, new clamps for the above. And, oh, yeah, a new breather tube and it's stuff. That's what...
• Re: JB weld on coolant expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Fri, 2 May 2003 00:35:42 -0500
  ...Unfortunately this tube got busted off the neck of the tank, now I have nothing to clamp my hose onto . My question is, would...
• 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: oil from pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:43:10 -0500
  There is more to pushrod tubes than just push rod tubes. There are O rings on each end. The smaller inner O ring usually...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 May 2020 17:07:00 -0700
  ...Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers) > I appreciate that there's a lot of variables involved with this but.... > > For a 2wd Westfalia...
• Fuel injectors (Lance)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 06:15:27 -0500
  ...I repaired it with a bicycle tube patch placed between the bracket and tube and a hose clamp around tube and bracket foot as...
• Re: oil dripping from dip stick tube
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 20:28:47 -0400
  ...If it is 86+ check the orifice in the crankcase ventilation tube. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab 218K+ miles http...
• Re: oil dripping from dip stick tube
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 12:12:22 -0500
  The dipstick tube was one of the places that leaked oil when I broke two rings and collapsed the lands on #3 piston. Might...
• Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:19:54 -0700
  ...This was a early 85 with steel tubes and > sheet metal lower control arms.I drive it every day (when it runs).Dont > know...
• New You Tube Video about Fuel Line Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:49:39 -0500
  Check out my new video about Vanagon Fuel Line Replacement on You Tube. If you have an suggestions please let me know. http://youtu...
• COLLAPSIBLE OIL TUBE
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:23:03 -0700
  Were the old oil tubes made of metal? When did they become plastic? gary http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...
• Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:52:11 -0400
  ...It will not grip the tube when I put it back in.Is a part missing?Gorilla glue??
• Was Re: Push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:09:51 -0600
  ...Push rod tubes >Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 11:58:53 -0500 > > > How can I replace the push rod tube seals without disturbing the...
• Fwd: Moving the a/c to the front
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:22:09 -0600
  ...I used foam tubes but not as your comments seem to imply. The foam tubes are contained entirely within the A/C housing. The...
• Re: Reenforced...Heater Tubes!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 11:41:33 -0700
  ...From what I experiernced, if the "main heater tube" is rusted out there is a greater than 50 percent chance that the connecting tubes...
• RE: Pushrod tube seal question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:17:39 -0700
  ...Pushrod tube seal question Hi All, Part of my preventive maintenance chores for this year are to change out the (slightly) leaking pushrod tube...
• Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Ford
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:04:58 -0500
  ...Now, I have read about expandable push rod tubes and was wondering how difficult it was to replace said tube on said model. if...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:22:17 -0800
  ...loaded tubes would put any significant amount of additional pressure on the head than the compressed ends of a solid stock tube. They both...
• 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...
• Dipstick Tube
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 17:07:53 +0000
  Hi folks, Don't suppose anybody out there has the long metal curvy Diesel Vanagon dipstick tube they'd like to part with. Let...
• 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...
• tube bumpers without the U ..
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 07:29:10 -0700
  Regarding those tube bumpers sold at http://www.Aircooled.net What say you about the idea of getting the front bumper without the upside...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:33:56 -0400
  I used to collect 20s-30s tube radios. My favorite was a big wooden Atwater Kent that, when bought, had a couple cigars with...
• RE: A Stretching Clutch Cable?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 13:26:43 -0700
  Yeah, there is a flex tube under there and the bracket that holds it to the car looks broken, someone's put a clamp...
• Re: Carpet Adhesive-Found some that worked
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 5 May 2010 16:17:21 -0500
  ...In a caulk tube. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 4:03...
• VW keeps giving me expired head sealer!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 04:13:23 +0000
  Here in lovely Knoxville Tn my local dealer keeps handing me expired 26G tubes of the black sealant. I went back today because my...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 May 2002 14:44:12 -0500
  ...Next he cut a 4mm (about) section out of > the tube- length wise, through, about a 1/4 of the > tube. (whole tube was...
• Oil pump blueprint revisited
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 03:31:06 PST
  ...The oil passage on my case was larger than the exit tube (the smaller of the passages in the pump) I opened the tube...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 07:57:45 -0700
  The hole in my pickup tube casting was the result of a catastrophic failure of a piston at highway speed. The bottom half of...
• oil dipstick popping out...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:52:21 EDT
  I noticed my 88 weekender dipstick starts popping out of its tube everytime I hit the freeway... I remember there was a link about...