Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:11:10 -0400
Reply-To: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Need to replace a pushrod
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
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
> '87 Van "Morrison" 2.1L DigifantGet more from the Web. FREE MSN
> Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
>
________________________________________________________________
Get FREE E-MAIL and FREE INTERNET ACCESS!
Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit:
http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
|