Marla,

If you're going to check the oil pressure relief valve you'll have to drain the oil. I'm not sure if you can replace the pushrod tube without draining the oil. You'll have to remove the valve cover, rocker assembly and pushrod before you can replace the tube.  The tube with the spring is the one you want for a simple replacement.  Get the end seals as well since they may have been damaged along with the tube.  Drain the oil before you unscrew the pressure relief valve.

Chuck
'85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'

In a message dated Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:34:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Date:    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:05:38 -0400
> From:    Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Need to replace a pushrod
>
> Hi all,
>
> I wrote earlier that I had an oil leak coming from my oil pressure relief=
> valve, which is still present and I am going to replace the washer and s=
> ee if that stops it.  Thanks to all who responded.  I also discovered, ho=
> wever, that I have a leak coming the end of one of my pushrods.  Its the =
> same one that is dented where someone evidently tried to ram a socket in =
> to undo the drain plug.  I think the dent managed to pull out or shorten =
> the pushrod enough to cause a small leak.  Or possibly it just unseated t=
> he pushrod...?  I have no experience with pushrods and I am wondering if =
> I have to drain the oil before I take the dented one out?  Same with the =
> oil pressure relief valve.  Also, any recommendations for a novice on the=
> type of pushrod to purchase?  I found the spring ones and just plain one=
> s, but not sure which is best.  Thanks in advance for your
> help.
>
> Thanks!
> Marla
> '87 Van "Morrison" 2.1L Digifant