Cary; Replacing the bent pushrod is straightfoward. Replacing the pushrod tube is more involved but should be within most VW owners grasp. As to why it bent, make sure the lifter is not stuck. Apply pressure with a long stick and rotate the crankshaft. You should feel the lifter move up and down. If it doesn't then the lifter stuck in the outward position and the piston hit the valve, bending the pushrod. Very unlikley. More likely the rocker arm or valve siezed. Easy to verify. You might disassemble the rocker arm and look galling on the shaft. Also check for a clogged pushrod or rockerarm. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget |
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