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• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:45:10 -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: '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 05:59:41 EST
  ...pushing and holding the piston until I could install the circlip. This also gives you some fee hands to look see if the rods...
• Re: starter bush
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:12:53 -0000
  ...Put a large blob of grease on the end of the rod and insert the rod it into the bush and push. The grease...
• Re: parking brake handle spring/rod out.......restore?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:21:34 -0700
  ...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: Tapping under rear passenger wheel area
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 08:57:23 -0500
  ...muffler, but I can't push on it and get it to move > or make > noise. I rode 50 freeway miles today, and nothing...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:09:30 -0700
  ...leading up to it and never > found a reason for the pushrod to have come loose and it hasn't happened > again. Various Vanagon...
• =?utf-8?Q?Oil=20preasure=20light?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:49:27 -0400
  I just had a new oil preasure sending unit (the one that goes on the drivers side between the push rod tubs) on my...
• Wanted - Battery Box Lid Retainers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:07:05 -0500
  ...With no grip, the battery lift strap keeps pushing the lid up so I can't slide the seat back - plus it rubs the...
• transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:12:19 -0700
  ...Then when you push down the shift to go into reverse, you are bypassing those guides. The next problem is often the rod that...
• Re: How to remove the tie rods??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:35:11 -0800
  ...Of course the best way is with a special tool that pushes the tie rod out as shown in Bentley, but who has one...
• Re: [syncrolist] Pauter Ratio Rockers: Installed and Working?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 09:32:21 -0700
  ...heads/push rod tubes and lifters (and using a solid lifter > instead). > > I would advise that you verify independently that the pushrods are of...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:40:27 -0700
  Cleanest would be to pull the push rod cover and remove the drain bolt from the cylinder head. It takes awhile due to the...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:28:17 -0700
  ...if you lubed the upper end of the push rod decently with a good grease. ... my vote goes toward the clevis pin and hole...
• Syncro clutch slave cyl replacement shenanigans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:36:48 -0700
  ...adventure/ Short story, I had to modify pushrod to make the clutch work. The new rod and slave combo did not have enough travel...
• Re: heat shield
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:21:07 -0700
  push rod cover that goes underneath on the left side ? I have a few of those. waterboxer vanagon of course, right ? Scott www.turbovans...
• Re: Pulling and replacing pilot bearing in crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 30 May 2001 12:20:10 -0400
  ...rod) that fits very snug into the old pilot bearing, pack as much wheel-bearing grease as you can into the pilot bearing, push...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:51:26 -0800
  ...Mike > Elliott sent this info: > > "Anyhoo, a hinged rod placed up against the poptop is 1/2 a scissors jack. > By pushing on the...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0800
  ...a Ben T steel rod and leverage it against the steel backing plate > of the friction material and it pushes the plunger back before...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...rod/standard mains / journals already polished $150.00 each 1 Crankshaft 10/10 $130.00 5 Valve train sets / push rods / rockers / stands / pushrod...
• Re: Head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:41:57 -0700
  ...After taking it in to the local VW > dealer I was advised the head gaskets and push rod tube seals need > replaced.secondary followup...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:44:51 -0600
  >From: jimt Check you oil! does it have coolant in it??? If not look >elsewhere for >your leak. How can you check your oil...
• Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:14:59 EST
  ...pushes against the piston. A little oil on the threads will make it come out nice and easy. No banging, stressing the rod end...
• Hatch struts- take the pressure off
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:15:00 -0600
  There is a quick way to relieve the burden on those struts using a small diameter of PVC or two push rod tubes from...
• Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:27:50 -0500
  ...rocker arm assembly, lubed and ready for installation lash caps adjusting screws mounting studs jam nuts spare side play shims push rods $90 set...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 04:23:15 -0800
  ...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: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 09:39:34 -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: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:17:26 -0400
  ...This had nothing to do with the expantion of the push rods cylinders block and heads or did it > > going faster miles an hour...
• Re: Ratio Rocker Installation Issues
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:03:43 EDT
  I would find an original copy of the book "How To Hot Rod VW Engines" and also purchase a copy of Gene Berg's...
• Re: collapsable push rod tube source?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:47:47 -0400
  > They are not available presently. Back ordered > from the manufacturer with no time frame for delivery. We just got a small quantity back in...
• Digital clock won't come out of set mode
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:41:55 -0500
  ...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: pushrod leak question
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:10:56 -0500
  ...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: Clutch Noise NOT Depressed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:39:49 -0700
  ...The push rod to the clutch master cylinder is adjustable for length .... but it's an awful adjustment to have to make. IF they...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 22:57:12 -0400
  ...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: clutch pedal wear
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 09:50:48 -0800
  ...on the pointy end of the > clutch > master cylinder push rod where it pushes on the piston....can't > imagine that > bare metal-to...
• Re: '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:25:28 -0500
  At 11:12 11/10/99 , Connal Hughes wrote: >In one final question, a recent tune-up turned up leaking push-rod tubes. I...
• Re: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
  Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:28:41 -0800
  ...I'm a novice,do not want to learn to configure systems,etc.-"joe sixpack button pusher" you still recomend going to Ubuntu?? Mike90260...
• Push Rod Tubes
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Thu, 22 May 1997 08:34:00 -0400
  ...To fix this oil leak (more like a slow drip) would involve replacing the valve cover gaskets, replacing the push rod tubes & seals, and...
• engine heater blower question
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 21:06:57 -0500
  ...The engine runs well, except for minor push rod tube leaking. However the heat is sub-optimal for an air cooled engine. The heat...
• Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 17:36:25 -0600
  A couple of nights ago I made a short trip and noticed that when I pushed the clutch pedal on my 88 GL, there...
• Re: RE-INSTALLING CYLINDERS?
  Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 16:56:19 -0800
  ...is there a way to re-install the cylinder sleeves > over the pistons without either taking the rods loose from the crankshaft or > the...
• Re: Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 06:06:53 -0500
  ...Empty Lifter Oops, I was just putting on the rocker arm assembly and positioning the push rods when I noticed that I had forgotten...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 07:13:03 -0700
  The reason that I am planning to use the �cut to fit push rods� is so that I can get a stronger (and lighter...
• How to remove U-joint from power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 05:03:37 +0200
  ...I just cannot remove the u-joint from either the rod or the pinion end. Pulling, pushing and yelling did not help so far...
• Re: [VB] Mystery oil&gas leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 00:49:22 EDT
  ...How can I fix this with ease? Can I remove the rockers and push rods and break the pushrod tubes off then install the...
• Re: Friction
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:09:00 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > This came up today. > > if one were to coast, and allow momentum to do the pushing - which > scenario...
• Re: #3 is way low
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 04:05:12 -0500
  ...4 new rod bearings 5 ? bottom end stuff ? (end play is related) 6 - new push rod, main & oil cooler seals dont assume the problem...
• got the key!!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 22:29:05 -0800
  ...I'm thinking maybe a rod bearing or a bent pushrod (they can sound as bad as a bad rod), I have to check...
• Re: a mouse in our house...
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 11:20:06 -0400
  ...They had made the area near the push rod tubes their living room (small tv there) and up above the cylinders their bath room...
• chronic flat lifter
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:32:43 -0500
  ...I envision the push rod jumping out of the seats on the rocker or the lifter. I sounds like the engine is coming apart...
• rebuilding a 2.1 engine. tips, suggestions wanted
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:54:15 -0700
  ...Use old lifters and push rod tubes. 3. Re ring only, not new sleeves and pistons. 4. New cam bearings, rod bearings. Use old...
• Re: Digital clock won't come out of set mode
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 09:02:57 -0500
  ...When I had battery reconnected, I went to reset digital clock. > When I pushed in with a small rod on the hour button, it...
• How the dickens? (Pickle of the day)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:17:07 -0700
  ...Rod to expose the end so I can push the Circlip back on. That's a mighty tough little spring, and the adjusting rod...
• Re: Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 31 May 2009 21:30:23 -0700
  ...Mark John Rodgers wrote: > I have a favorite spot along a certain road, and I like to see just how > much push momentum will...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:43:32 -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: Front shift rod installation help needed
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 15:15:58 -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...
• Oil pressure guage
  Historical mailing list - Mike M
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:27:15 -0400
  ...hoping I can use the sensor connection that is between the push rod tubes. I would like to add one that is controlled electrically...
• Re: Anyone know how to fix a stripped hydrolic hose fitting that goes to the clutch master cylinder ??
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:29:17 -0400
  ...then tried to bleed the >>system but no pressure builds so i think the push >>rod >>need to be adjusted like my Bentley says...
• Re: 86vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 06:10:27 EST
  ...pushing and holding the piston until I could install the circlip. This also gives you some fee hands to look see if the rods...
• Re: Wanted - Battery Box Lid Retainers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:27:02 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Drat! My battery box lid hold-down retainers have given up the ghost. > With no grip, the...
• Re: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 16:24:16 -0400
  ...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> >writes: > > The little peanut lights in the instrument pod are easily > > replaceable. > > They are a push and twist...