Ken,

 Thanks for the heads up! (No pun intended, hee hee) I just changed to oil, too, so its kind of a bummer, but you gotta do what you gotta do, eh?

Peace,
Marla
  
----- Original Message -----
From: kdlewis@juno.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 5:10 PM
To: mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM
Subject: Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  
Marla;
        Unless you are planning on removing the head you MUST use the
spring type. I would change the oil after such an operation anyway so go
ahead and drain it.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab 220K+ miles
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:05:38 -0400 Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
writes:
> 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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