Bob,
thanks for the answer.  My concern is indeed whether or not the oil will
leak out when I pulled out the lifter.

I already ordered two push-rod tubes and 2 lifters from Ken.  I think
only one lifter is bad, but I bought a spare set just in case.

I have a mechanics stethoscope from Sears.  So, I'm going to listen for
the specific lifter this weekend ( I think it is cylinder 1 closest to
the front) and the take off he rocker arm assembly and pull out the
pushrod.

I hope that oil doesn't gush in my face when I pull that lifter out.
I've got a lot of stuff drip in my face from my van over the years.  ;-)

Regards,
Craig

ROBERT DONALDS wrote:

>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
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>>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.
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>>Before I do this, should I drain all the oil from the case?
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