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  • Re: Patching pushrod tube?

    Paul Guzyk · Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:19:50 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    >I have a leaky pushrod tube (was hit by something, got a blow, is >cracked in the middle). You could try cleaning with brake...

  • Re: push rod tube seals

    Richard Koller · Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    Mike, I had to deal with a similiar scenario ( leaky O-rings in collapsible pushrod tube ) I had a new stock tube and Bentley...

  • Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install

    Jim Arnott · Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:47:58 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    Eric, Type IV motor = pushrod tubes that install THROUGH the heads. Type I motor = pushrod tubes that require removing the head. '81 Westy = Type...

  • pushrod tubes

    · Wed, 8 Nov 1995 13:05:12 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    The '72 type II has the type 4 "pancake" engine with the relatively easy pushrod/seal replacement. I've used 2 piece pushrod tubes...

  • Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install

    Pat Dooley · Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:38:19 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install > > > Eric, > > Type IV motor = pushrod tubes that install THROUGH the heads. > Type I motor = pushrod tubes that require removing...

  • pushrod tube leak, 1.9L

    Scott Maurer · Wed, 9 Apr 1997 18:26:21 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    I installed 8 new pushrod tubes when I rebuilt my 1.9L and since then, one has a minor oil drip. I am tempted...

  • Re: 84 water cooled vanagon pushrod tube seals

    The Bus Depot · Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:10:17 -0100 · Mailing-list archive

    ...can easily replace the pushrod seals on a water > cooled 84 vanagon? Yes, but you must replace the pushrod tubes with collapsable ones (which...

  • Replacing pushrod tubes

    Keese, Brian W · Thu, 17 Jun 1999 13:33:52 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I can pop the pushrod tube out, install the tube with some new seals and, voila, no more oil leak!" So, following the instructions...

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  • Pushrod Tube

    A tube that contains the pushrod, which transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

  • Pretensioning

    The process of applying a initial tension or pressure to a component, such as a pushrod tube

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