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• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:52:27 -0400
  ...When you are sure that the screw is touching the valve tip and the other end is touching the pushrod....go for that 1...
• Push rod cover mod that works for coolant drain
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 18:08:04 -0700
  ...1/2 inch exposed, and guess at a spot between the pushrod tubes. You can stick a long hex wrench right up to the...
• Re: Oil on the rear window!!!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 30 May 1997 20:56:30 -0400
  ...I found that my pushrod tubes leaked just after an oil change. At first I thought that the oil being fresh was more likely...
• Re: Oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 18:35:48 -0500
  ...do you mean that one of them is used there and the other goes on the bottom near the pushrod tubes? TIA Larry A.
• Flying Veedubs
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 20:47:45 -0500
  ...Cool pics of the engine with the heads and pushrod tubes visible. The editor of "Contact" magazine is quoted: "..the VW conversion engine seems...
• Re: Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 17:26:41 EST
  ...I wouldn't replace a pushrod tube without getting the seals too (if it leaks you are going to have to pull the whole...
• Oil pressure sander/switch #2 location
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 14:24:40 -0500
  ...really look for it), not the one located between the left pushrods, the one near or in the oil pump. I went to a...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:38:44 -0700
  ...I previously removed the rocker arm, checked the straightness of the pushrods, and carefully reinstalled the pushrods and rocker arm to make sure that...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:58:05 -0700
  Good rule. Thanks. I did a compression test before I started the work. I loath to think what the compression will be now! On...
• Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:10:28 -0500
  ...Decided to go all the way with it - all new everything. Pushrods were bent indicating stuck valves from over heating. Both heads were cracked...
• Westy woes update
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 10:13:58 -0700 (MST)
  ...1) Bent pushrod 2) Two piston rod bearings shot (crank end) 3) The split main bearing seats in both case halves has the bearing...
• Re: Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 14:21:55 -0800
  Can't you see that the pushrod tube with the arrow in the drawing on 15.25 is different than the other 3? It...
• oil pressure switches
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 20:22:03 -0400
  ...The sensor on the left side by the pushrod tubes is acting wierd. According to Bentley, this is teh high pressure switch, supposed to...
• Re: Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:53:55 -0500
  ...The engine > has had > > the following work done by a VW garage in the last 6 months: > > * All Pushrod tube seals replace > > * Rear main...
• Aluminum coating
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Monday, November 13, 1995 8:11PM
  ...It also made the engine compartment look very nice and clean until a pushrod tube started leaking. PEJ
• 67 Bus Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 May 1996 17:22:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...Also does anyone have any inforation about changing ot an old style master cylinder? I am not clear if the pushrod is the same...
• Re: Engine tin (was Re: Look at my crack!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:19:21 -0700
  ...to complete the > job would do the trick. > > As for the pushrod tube shields, I have never seen a WBX without them. > It may...
• Re: New lifter Valve clearance
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 31 May 2005 10:08:06 -0400
  ...at first start, the lifter didn't pump properly (they always pump up pretty fast) and a pushrods went off slamming everywhere!! i was...
• Re: Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 13:00:35 -0500
  ...I assume a lifter or pushrod. I haven't opened or verified which valve it is. Assuming that while hand cranking the motor, I...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:14:47 -0600
  ...No sealant >15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. >16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) >17) tiny...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:14:58 -0700
  .... and I think I see what you're getting at Mark. After doing that type or work, do a compression check before starting the...
• Fuel Mixture????
  Historical mailing list - Gaelen Gallashant
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:43:54 -0300
  ...Also I have noticed a small ticking from the pushrods and want to know if that is because it is brand new or should...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 02:39:50 -0400
  ...not the one between the pushrods) and rev the motor over 2000 rpm. Should buzz and blink. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws...
• Re: oil leak: advice?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:15:17 -0800
  Any chance you can gently bend the metal protection plate downward or away from the pushrod tubes and see whether the oil is possibly...
• Re: Stripped thread, oh no follow up
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:02:29 -0800
  ...Alfred Bagdan wrote: > > Hi all > > Can anyone help me on this? After replacing leaky pushrod > tubes on my 85 Vanagon, I stripped the threads...
• More questions on lifters etc
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 12:29:30 -0500
  ...I'm hoping that the current owner marked the pushrods, lifters, cylinders etc during disassembly since it was obvious from the dozen dual ports...
• Re: Tin Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:07:34 -0500
  ...At the very > least, they're there to protect the pushrod tubes.....though they may have > other benefits as well such as channelling air...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:58:06 -0600
  From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> > If your doing what I think your trying to do, It is impossible. >That is why they make expandable...
• Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1 (now lifters)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:09:49 -0600
  Can anyone tell me if the hydraulic lifters are the same for the 1.9 and 2.1? Thanks, Larry A. Robert Donalds wrote...
• Re: nice '85 single cab FS on samba
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:34:19 -0400
  ...nice '85 single cab FS on samba > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > >> >> >>> >>> >> >>not the first van i've seen driving around without the pushrod tube...
• Re: cam question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Feb 95 17:47:22 PST
  >> >>Since I found a bent pushrod in my engine, I'm naturally going to replace >>them all. And since I fully expect all the...
• Re: Ed's latest affliction
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 18:37:49 EDT
  ...We had a pin hole leak in a pushrod tube one time that drove us nuts. Fixed it with one of those nifty collapsable...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:43:45 -0500
  ...2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement Well, the oil cooler seal is done and the oil filter is in place...
• Re: Hydraulic to solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 21:49:04 -0800
  >...Now I know they went to steel pushrods for the hydraulics, >but did the length change? did the cam change? can I do this...
• Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 13:54:41 -0400
  ...I used some to make seals for the clutch and brake pushrods on my '75.
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:44:19 -0700
  ...over priced ~40 tibe you can get a set of 8 PushRods for $90 http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1395 you need...
• Re: plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 06:00:29 -0700
  ...Discard the high pressure sender. > > #2- Install a single pole VDO sender in the low pressure location, between > the pushrods. Perhaps use the old...
• New Dash Pod/Dynamic Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 09:58:47 EST
  ...I have to source a SS hose (or extension) with a "tee" connection to do this because of the limited space between the pushrod...
• Re: Timing belt change frequency?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 May 1997 09:16:52 +0200
  ...Vanagons >don't have fancy things like timing belts -- they have a gear-driven >single camshaft with pushrods -- like all boxer VW's since...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:06:30 -0800
  ...difficult to replace after it is back together, any severely rusted pushrod tubes, any factory type spring hose clamps with worm type clamps, all...
• Re: Why are the lifters so hard?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:03:32 -0400
  Zoltan, It is possible to get the pushrod hung up on the lip of the lifter. ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zoltan Kuthy" <zolo@FOXINTERNET...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:36:14 -0400
  ...As an example, my VW dealer was able to procure me some OEM pushrod tupe seals (type2)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a difference with those aflter market...
• how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:40:20 -0700
  ...the so called "engine tin," the protective plate installed below the pushrod tubes which blocks access to the location of the stock oil pressure...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:20:16 -0700
  ...And grease at pushrod end where it meets MC piston? Had wondered today if I should have done that at time of install. For...
• Re: Vanagon Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 20:24:09 -0700
  ...3) A spare lifter and spring loaded pushrod tube (thought I had to replace a noisy lifter). Paid $30, sell for $20 OBO plus...
• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 4 May 2010 12:25:24 -0400
  ...Or the leak could also be coming from the pushrod tubes. Using expandable replacement pushrod tubes will allow you to replace the seals without...
• Re: timing belt?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Sep 94 11:09:21 ADT
  ...VW cams are in the bowels of the engine, and our humble pushrods do the same thing, just not so elegantly. Yes, and get...
• NOT a broken throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:31:11 -0700
  ...Turns out that the pushrod from the gas pedal to the bellcrank under the van popped out of the back of the pedal. Easily...
• Message for Stan
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:10:51 -0600
  ...I have checked the pushrod tubes again, and they all move easily under fairly light pressure (i.e. I can grab them between thumb...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:11:51 -0800
  ...Ken On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 3:23 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube...
• EGR on 1978 2.0L engine questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 96 13:50:13 PDT
  ...Warm up the engine, let it idle and remove the EGR valve pushrod from the throttle positioner. By moving the pushrod back and forth...
• Re: hydraulic problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 15:01:02 -0500
  ...carefully remove that wire piece that retains the pushrods first. Now at this point there is no pressure at all on the valve stems...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 01:45:45 -0700
  ...It is difficult to do this on the left side of the motor as the pushrod tube blocks part of the drain hole. Todd...
• Re: clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:37:19 -0600
  ...clutch cylinder I noticed lots of free play in > clevis pin pushrod.Closer look revealed worn out hole for pin. > Any suggestions other than...
• Fwd: RE: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:42:48 -0600
  ...Your earlier discussion about sticking valves and my finding bent pushrods and a longitudinal crack in a pushrod tube - all has given me pause...
• Heads installed...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:56:12 PDT
  ...After that I put the pushrod tubes in, with new Viton seals from Ron @ Bus Depot. After that, of course, came the pushrods, then...
• Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:17:25 -0500
  ...No sealant 15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. 16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) 17) tiny...
• Re: Shock Shaft Socket
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:36:16 -0700
  ...charming French kind of way, with its backwards shift pattern, hemi pushrod engine, Michelin CA tires and built-in sunshade thingy! I think I...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:29:02 -0600
  ...Just one entry asking for torque specs on the plug.Looks ez > in the Bentley, but the access looks bad cause of the pushrod...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:00:19 -0700
  ...Coolant Question > In a message dated 9/5/2000 6:55:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > macmillan@HOME.COM writes: > > > remove the pushrod shields...