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Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 21 May 2017 12:21:30 -0700
One trick I'd thought of to help keep the push rod seated during assembly was to apply grease to push rod end that...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:28:54 -0400
Mike S wrote: > Sorry for the confusion, but when someone says "push rod covers," that > describes valve covers or push rod tubes to me...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:13:15 -0400
...Sorry for the confusion, but when someone says "push rod covers," that describes valve covers or push rod tubes to me.
Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 14:46:09 -0400
I need a set of Brake Adjuster Push Rods for my '84 Vanagon. Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster Push Rods are frozen and rear...
Re: Oil leak - 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Dec 2014 23:54:07 -0500
...Inspect the push rods to ensure they are not bent. A bent rod can wear the tube from the inside. Bent push rods are...
Re: Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 22:53:15 +0000
...Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon I need a set of Brake Adjuster Push Rods for my '84 Vanagon. Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster...
Simple Question (push rods)second time around
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Thu, 9 Dec 2004 18:15:12 -0800
What problem would there be from using solid lifters and push-rods on a hydraulic cam. I built the engine thinking I had a...
Re: Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 21:14:09 +0000
...Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon I need a set of Brake Adjuster Push Rods for my '84 Vanagon. Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster...
Re: damaged push rod tubes vanagon
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Sat, 1 May 2004 19:53:40 -0400
>>>>o i pulled the rocker shaft assembly and push rods to find 1 bent and one worn about 1/3 or the way through...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 14:56:44 -0800
...John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2015 12:23 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 2.1 L push rods Finally got around...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:29:06 -0400
At 05:46 PM 9/10/2008, Ken Wilford wrote... >We are talking about the push rod tube covers under the engine. Arrgh. This...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:45:58 -0700
...Sorry for the confusion, but when someone says "push rod covers," that describes valve covers or push rod tubes to me.
Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 19:05:35 +0000
...What is the name of either a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or a sheathed cable with a rod on the end...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Feb 2015 10:15:30 -0500
...2.1 L push rods Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube leak. Found there was a 4 inch crack in one tube...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:11:51 -0800
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1685_716/new-push-rod.html Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Oil leak - 2.1L
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:05:50 -0600
...It leaks from above the push rod shield under the engine and come out below. Likely one or more push rod tube seals or...
Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 07:00:45 -0500
I Have gone threw my stock of used push rods just to see if I had a stash of shorter units I had put...
damaged push rod tubes vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 1 May 2004 13:14:52 -0400
hi all last night i took on the job of R/R stock push rod tubes with expandable double O-ring style. so i...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:38:19 -0500
...That little wire that snakes all around the rocker assembly is actually a light spring which holds the push rod tubes in place. > -----Original...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Michael
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 14:13:12 -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...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:08:53 -0500
...Ken On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 3:23 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube...
expandable push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:23:43 -0400
hi all ive not used expandable push rod tubes before for any of my air cooled cars before but i do know that they...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:47:58 -0800
...The only way > to insall new push rod tubes, (original, style) is to remove > the head.
Replaced Clutch Master Cylinder, but how do I adjust the Push Rod?
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:44:04 -0700
...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: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:42:58 -0600
Remove the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push rodss,push-rodd tubes,push-rodd rock guards. Clean the bores in the block...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Feb 2015 11:20:00 -0500
If the push rods bent during operation, they are now shorter and there should have been some lifter noise or some indication something was...
2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 14:23:22 -0600
...Upon disassembly and removal of the push rods, I found two of them bent. Probably accounts for the one cracked tube at least. On...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 23:12:23 -0600
...2.1 L push rods > > > > Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube leak. Found there was a 4 > > inch crack in one tube...
Re: Push rods (not rubes) to change...
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 23:19:29 -0700
Yes, you can pull both the push rods and lifters without removing the heads. I am not sure if you can get the lifters...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:49:05 -0800
...2.1 L push rods Only $27 brand new from Van Café: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1685_716/new-push...
Push Rod Tubes ?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 6 Oct 1996 07:25:23 -0400 (EDT)
I'm looking for push rod tubes that can be fitted to my '87 Vangon's 2.1 l engine without removing the heads...
Push rods change?
Historical mailing list - zolo
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:28:55 -0700
Hi Guys, I am not sure if I can change the push rods without taking the heads off. This is a 2.1 engine...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 17:38:43 -0500
Did you mean to say "if not" rather than "if so" ? The question also arises, what caused these push rods to bend? Larry A...
Re: Adjusting valves on '91 Carat
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 10:07:30 -0400
Tom wrote The push rod won't seat as far as the others did and the adjusting screw is out all the way and...
Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:16:07 -0500
...What is the name of either a sheathed rod that can push and pull, or a sheathed cable with a rod on the end...
Push-rod tube "expandable" type?
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 00:02:32 -0800
Can push-rod tubes be replaced 'in situ' (in place)? I know air-cooled engines can have them replaced using an "expandable" kind, after...
Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:46:03 -0500
...type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed) > Remove > the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push > rodss,push-rodd tubes...
Re: Exhaust hangers for the 1.9 don't exist either......
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 6 Jul 2008 10:05:35 EDT
...Push rod tubes absolete? Can't you use air-cooled push rod tubes which are plentiful? We're discussing push rod tube COVER TINS...
Re: Push-rod tube "expandable" type?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:17:06 -0500
> Can push-rod tubes be replaced 'in situ' (in place)? I know > air-cooled engines can have them replaced using an "expandable" kind, > after...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 16:31:55 -0500
...2.1 L push rods > > John, I have used ones in stock. I usually sell them for $40 each plus shipping them to you...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:14:27 -0400
At 09:19 PM 9/10/2008, Jeff wrote... >I couldn't help myself, so I Googled "push rod cover". Most of the >responses...
Re: Push Rod Tin
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 15:23:17 -0700
Push-rod tin goes on the motor, the splash guards go around the edge. On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 2:41 PM, Craig...
Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1 (now lifters)
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:09:49 -0600
...Robert Donalds wrote: > > I Have gone threw my stock of used push rods just to see if I had a stash of shorter units...
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
>On reassembly you get a "spring loaded aftermarket push rod tube " designed >specifically for being able to install and remove with out removing the...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 8 Feb 2015 10:00:17 -0600
...2.1 L push rods > > Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube leak. Found there was a 4 > inch crack in one tube...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:30:13 -0700
Just to add to the confusion, two separate parts are being discussed here - valve covers and push-rod tube shields. I believe the original...
Re: 2.1 L push rods
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 16:42:07 -0500
...Jason On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 3:23 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Finally got around to fixing my pushrod tube...
Push Rod Tin
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:41:17 -0700
Are�push rod tin�and splash guards the same? ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access...
Re: Pesky Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:56:15 -0700
two ways to repair that without moving the head. ( good sleuthing and photography btw ) one, is the expandable push rod tube. you remove rocker...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:41:50 -0400
...I'm amazed you've never heard of VW push rod tubes. That's extremely common terminology. Google it if you want. I've...
Re: Was Re: Push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:18:17 -0500
...Push rod tubes > >Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 11:58:53 -0500 > > > > > How can I replace the push rod tube seals without disturbing the...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:08:06 -0700
...push rod tubes dilemma Hello to all...looks like new push rod tubes will be need to be replaced on my 85 westy..any...
Push rod tubes
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:02:07 -0600
I've developed a massive leak,at what seems to be the push rod tubes. How can I replace the seals, without disturbing the...
Push rod alignment
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 23:24:01 -0700
...So I pulled the rocker and seated the pushrod; went to tighten the rocker, and "clink" another rod came loose. After about ten attempts...
Length of Stock Push Rod
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 13:42:22 -0800
Does any one know the precise spec on the stock length of the 2.1 push rods? Or where i can find it. Need...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:19:15 -0700
I couldn't help myself, so I Googled "push rod cover". Most of the responses were for Harleys, model plane engines, or the covers...
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 17:33:15 -0700
...I removed > the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker alignment, but one > push rod (lifter) now seems to be out too far...
Push Rod Tube Covers
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:47:35 -0800
Last week someone on the list was looking for the covers under the engine that protect the push rods. Saw this on eBay: http...
Re: push rod tube seals
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:27:16 -0700
...push rod tube seals At 11:57 PM 6/9/2013, MICHAEL H wrote: >85, 1.9l - has a replacement collapsible push rod tube...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:43:01 -0700
...Push covers/enging tins At 05:46 PM 9/10/2008, Ken Wilford wrote... >We are talking about the push rod tube covers under...