Hi Bruce,

Wow - thanks - guess I need to do a little more research - didn't realize there were two separate parts.  Thanks for the advice - I'm always happy to avoid unnecessary trouble and expense!

Peace,
Marla
----- Original Message -----
From: Bruce Nadig
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:06 PM
To: mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM
Subject: Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  

Marla,

I can't offer a lot of advice on the actual replacement process, but I can help in one other important area. From your description it sounds like you have a problem not with the push rod but with the push rod TUBE. There is a big difference between the two parts and the job they perform in your engine. I don't mean to sound picky, I just don't want you to buy the wrong parts. If you go to many vendors and request a push rod they will sell you just that, a push rod. You need the tube that houses and protects the push rod.

I hope that this helps you avoid a least a little bit of trouble.

Good Luck!
Bruce

>From: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Need to replace a pushrod
>Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:05:38 -0400
>
>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 see if that stops it.  Thanks to all who responded.  I also discovered, however, 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 the 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 ones, but not sure which is best.  Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>Thanks!
>Marla
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