Date:         Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:41:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Organization: The Cobalt Group
Subject:      Re: Pushrods - Their Purpose?
Comments: To: jeff_gilbert@PEOPLESOFT.COM
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Pushrod tubes allow the oil that is pumped up to the rocker arms to
drain back into the crankcase. If they don't leak leave them alone and
don't worry about them.

Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>
> I am thinking of just swapping them from side to side, it might end up
> perfectly level and cost nothing but my time!
>
> Alternatively, check the yellow pages for a spring shop.  They can do
> lots of stuff, even differential height from side to side.
>
> Chris Halsell wrote:
> >
> > Hello-
> >
> > I have a question about replacing springs. Does anyone know where I can get
> > replacement springs for an '87 vanagon? Any info about different quality,
> > etc.
> >
> > I realize that shocks/struts go out first. I will be replacing these. My van
> > is listing towards the drivers side when sitting on a level surface. After
> > 12 years and 115k miles of carrying the weight of the camper conversion-on
> > the drivers side-it makes sense that the suspension needs work. I haven't
> > seen any mention of springs in any of the vw/vanagon parts supply houses.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris
> >
> > chalsell@u.washington.edu
>
> --
> Stuart MacMillan
> Manager, Case Program
> 800-909-8244 ext 208
>
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Stuart MacMillan
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