the oil will not leak out if that is your concern unless the van is at an
angle. The replacement push rod tubes are in short supply. so have them in
hand before you tear out the old one try Ken a vanagain for replacement
tubes
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Oda" <craigoda@COMMUNITYBUILDERS.INFO>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 10:08 PM
Subject: lifter replacement

> Do I have to drain all the oil from the crankcase in order to replace a
> lifter?  I ordered new lifters and a few of the spring-loaded pushrod
> tubes and plan to remove the pushrod, break the old tube and get the
> old lifter out with a magnet or something.
>
> Before I do this, should I drain all the oil from the case?
>