In a message dated 96-04-01 21:51:30 EST, H2OTFPolo@aol.com writes:

>The engine was rebuilt 20000 miles ago by Volkswagen/Audi of Canada.  I
>assumed it was a 78.  However, the engine number indicated a late 1975
>crankcase.  When I took the push rods out, they were the hollow ones used
for
>solid lifters(approx 261 cm long).  I preceded to remove the lifters and
>confirmed that I did have hydraulic lifters.  So why do I have the wrong
push
>rods?  Should I purchase the ones for hydraulic lifters or is there a reason
>why VW put the ones in that they did?
>
>

You do not have the wrong push rods as the pushrods are different lenghts for
solid and hydraulic lifters.  Not interchangeable.
Dennis.