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• Re: Front shift rod installation help needed
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 16:29:34 -0400
  ...Then you push the front rod >section forward and then pull it out toward the back of the van through >that large tunnel hole...
• Re: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 14:55:37 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> >writes: > > >>The little peanut lights in the instrument pod are easily >>replaceable. >>They are a push and twist...
• Re: lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:47:39 -0600
  Hi again that mostly involved a push rod motor i either didn't pay attention on the motor type but a compression test is...
• Re: clutch cylinder - help
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 16:58:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...All > > there is now is a steel rod pushing on the ball on the clutch lever. I > > Steel rod should have a socket assembly...
• Re: COLLAPSIBLE OIL TUBE
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:19:02 -0700
  ...These wer push rod tubes btw and not oil filler tubes... Doktor Tim wrote: > > At 12:23 PM 08/26/2002, you wrote: > > >Were...
• Re: Got the Drips :-(
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:13:23 -0700
  ...or any of the 8 ends of the 4 push rod tubes could be leaking, or a push rod tube itself could be leaking...
• Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:29:53 -0600
  On 10/12/05 10:36 PM, "Rod Knutson" <rodknutson2002@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Crawl under the front and follow the speedometer cable up from...
• Re: bent lifters
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 19:29:00 -0800
  ...Water boxer lifters are hydraulic and the push rod is the weak link as you pointed out. These diesel lifters were solid but the...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:46:01 -0500
  ...When found, the lifter can be replaced with along with a > 2- piece push rod tube. > > Dennis > Thanks for the post, Dennis. I too...
• Re: lifter cam Q, 1.9 to 2.1
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 20:34:01 -0500
  ...Intake is just over .305 at the push rod and .335 at the valve the 2.1 cam has an exhaust lift of .348ths...
• Re: Leaky Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 13:35:26 -0600
  ...I didn't do this and was rewarded with two leaky push rod tubes -- one on each side. I bought the two piece replacement...
• '83 Clutch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 19:43:05 -0800
  ...The only adjustable part that is in the whole system seems to be the Master Cylinder push rod. It seems to be in an...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:15:19 -0400
  ...hole the radius rod has to be > centered in the opening. Not easy to do when it's being pushed down by the > spring...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 23:31:03 -0500
  ...In general which is the best to use with old possibly leaky lifters? > Sometimes the push rod doesn't seat properly in the lifter...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:19:48 -0400
  ...Would an improperly adjusted push rod (on >booster) affect amount of pedal pressure needed to turn brake lights >on? > >What else would could be...
• Won't Start after Heads Back On!
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:16:43 -0800
  ...Did manage to put one of the push rod tubes on backwards; replaced it with one of the expanding kind. Only problem is that...
• Vanagon Pedal Assemblies Failing!!!
  Historical mailing list - VW Master
  Tue, 25 May 1999 09:32:54 -0700
  Listees, ANyone else have the Clutch Push Rod area fail on their Vanagon?? We did a van in our shop last week that the...
• Re: Not exactly, was: A rod bender?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 2 May 2000 16:23:52 -0700
  Most easy to do, bending the rod, that is. At least in a BMW. Mechanic friend of mine here, Sacramento, has rebuilt [or thrown...
• FS Type IV High Lift cam, lifters, push rods.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 08:53:47 -0600
  ...Asking $150.00 for the cam, solid lifters and aluninum solid lifter pushrods. With the cam gear installed add $20.00. The cam still...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:01:50 -0700
  ...Gas pedal push rod comes unseated > Oh, okay, that's the push rod that I referenced as shown on Bentleys 20.31 > in my...
• Re: collapsiable push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:33:00 -0700
  ...collapsiable push rod tubes > http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=jqxcux55c0445q45zgskj155&partnumber=025%20109%20337 > Bob > > On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at...
• solid air-cooled performance
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 22:07:46 -0500
  ...I can also thank the person who fixed the push rod tube seals. For now I have no oil leaks and do not need...
• Re: Exhaust hangers for the 1.9 don't exist either......
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 09:03:12 -0400
  ...Exhaust hangers for the 1.9 don't exist either...... > Push rod tubes absolete? Can't you use air-cooled push rod tubes which...
• pushrod leak question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Corbitt
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:39:48 -0400
  ...Is this kind of behavior consistent with just a push rod tube leak, or is it possibly something deeper in the head? I looked...
• Re: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 13:00:34 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> writes: > The little peanut lights in the instrument pod are easily > replaceable. > They are a push and twist...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 23 May 2011 18:53:05 -0400
  ...Can someone tell me how the lower end of the Push Rod is captured in the upper hole of the Relay Lever? I have...
• Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:14:04 -0600
  ...Can't actually see where because of the shield potecting the push rod tubes. But a lot of oil is pouring out. Haven't...
• Engine Tin needed
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:53:35 -0400
  ...The piece I need is the right hand side push rod cover tin. If anyone has a piece they'd be willing to sell...
• Re: Replacing pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 16:05:24 EDT
  ...I sell the same collapsable push rod tubes that Ron does for $19 (same price) and I have used them a few times. They...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:06:54 -0700
  ...type="cite">Jeff Lincoln wrote: <br> <blockquote type="cite">Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) the...
• Re: OSX Counter
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 21 May 2008 18:01:12 -0700
  ...When you push the reset in, using a Phillips screwdriver or suitable > rod, it's supposed to click and "Stay pushed". > > Mike > > > -- > No virus...
• Re: Oil Leak Over Heater Box
  Historical mailing list - Collie
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 10:36:55 -0400
  ...There is NORMALLY no contact with the push rod tube seals for a routine valve job..... I would bet that the valve cover gasket...
• Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 10:02:26 -0500
  ...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: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:25:31 -0700
  ...I wouldn't think booster push rod length would be a factor. and I never touch that. to me, it's somewhat characteristic . I...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:56:09 -0800
  ...assembly outwith dash still in. > > The only worse job I can think of is adjusting the length of the clutch > master cylinder push rod. >
• Friction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:55:38 -0500
  ...if one were to coast, and allow momentum to do the pushing - which scenario would have the greatest resistance against rolling. 1) Coasting with...
• Part Request, I need...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 19:54:51 -0400
  ...The push rod covering tin ataches to the bottom of it. I can send you a picture of the piece I need if you...
• Re: Power Mirror Glass Removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 05:18:21 -0700
  --- John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Can someone tell me how to remove the glass from the > right hand power mirror on an...
• Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:16:44 -0500
  ...find a black box near the spare tire. Push the reset button. Larry A. Rod Knutson wrote: >Secondly... Though I did not notice right...
• Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:48:14 -0700
  ...I recall checking the push rod adjustment on the new booster I installed ~4 years ago. Would an improperly adjusted push rod (on booster...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:06:16 -0600
  ...Sometimes the push rod doesn't seat properly in the lifter socket, it will seat itself after a little use, you'll hear it...
• Re: The Half Lilley?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:22:38 EDT
  ...Cromoly push rods Cut to fit. Match stock push rod length. Match port the intake runners to the intake port. Check exhaust that all...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:31:52 -1000
  some push rod covers even have a hole just for a tool to extend through, to reach the allen screw plug. I havn't...
• Re: ISO : rocker arm shaft carrier
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:58:27 -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: bent pushrods... overheated...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 9 May 2006 21:08:51 -0400
  ...a push rod was bent and I decided the engine was toast. I just put a different 1.9 in there and didn't...
• Re: Valve lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 23:56:24 -0400
  ...It is common for the push rod to not get seated in the socket correctly and when it slips in there will be excessive...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 23:36:18 -0300
  ...1/8" aluminum plate, 1/4" aluminum rod. Spray bomb trim paint. >> >> What do you think, silly or sensible? Maybe not for everyone, but...
• Bent Valve Part II
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 18:30:59 -0400
  ...In order to get the van the one mile back to my drive way, I took out the push rod to the stuck valve...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 May 2011 17:23:58 -0700
  ...bits. | |Can someone tell me how the lower end of the Push Rod is |captured in the upper hole of the Relay Lever? | |I...
• Re: 2.5 litre upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 1995 19:46:07 -0500
  ...For high performance use, type 4 solid lifters and push rods to eliminate problems with the hydraulics.
• Re: Do I need a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:43:32 -0400
  ...Sometimes through the push rod tube seals.
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:39:00 -0500
  ...Here is a shot (first pushrod tube) http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus/100_0138.jpg Cheers, Ben http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:14:27 -0700
  ...florian@gmail.com> wrote: > Hmm, tried to get the tie rod ends pushed out this morning from my syncro to > no luck. seems one...
• Re: stuck lifter
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:16:15 -0400
  ...Once you find the offender then you could buy one lifter and an expandable push rod tube to fix it without taking too much...
• Re: One week into it...
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 08:47:13 +0000
  Tim, Sounds to me like you may have a leak at either with your push rod tube(s) [which would allow oil to drip...
• Re: Help: Vanagon Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:26, -0500
  ...position of slot! Pushing knob released it, AND I installed a rod on brake pedal bent so it pushed a rod coming out of...
• Re: 1.9 Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 24 May 2004 15:26:22 -0400
  ...job, like push rod tube seals or do they > come with a head gasket kit? > Any helpful tips or insight is greatly appreciated! > Rod.
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:27:40 -0800
  Hey John, Did you also install the push rods and rocker shafts, or did it not turn at all with just the heads on...
• Re: Tapping under rear passenger wheel area
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:46:14 EST
  ...muffler, but I can't push on it and get it to move or > make > noise. I rode 50 freeway miles today, and nothing...
• 71 Westy- mostly apart
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 19:47:31 +0500
  ...Has a siezed #2 rod bearing. On the bummer list are: Both heads have cracks in them, Pistons are junk. 2 push rods are...