Push Rods

These rods link the cam to the valves. If you have used rods, make sure that they are straight by rolling them on a flat surface. Inspect the ends and blow air through the tip making sure it comes out the other side. We do not recommend using steel push rods on a daily driver, because the expansion rate is different and requires you to adjust the valves more often. Note: When installing push rods, squirt some oil on the ends and down the hole.

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Type 1 (Bug) applications

Type 2 (Bus) applications

Type 3 (Station Wagon) applications

Type KG (Ghia) applications

Type TH (Thing) applications

Type OR (Off Road) applications

3/8" Aluminum Push Rods/Uncut

These push rods are made out of aluminum and expand at a better rate than steel. When you use aluminum push rods, you can set your valves at .006" and they won't start rattling as the motor warms up. The rods come uncut, so you'll need a lathe to cut them or you can call us with the measurements and we'll cut them for you. You must set up your rocker geometry first, as this determines the length of the push rods. If you don't know how do this, call us and we will talk you through it.

This item is available for:

Type 1 (Bug) applications

Type 2 (Bus) applications

Type 3 (Station Wagon) applications

Type KG (Ghia) applications

Type TH (Thing) applications

Type OR (Off Road) applications

3/8" Chromoly Push Rods/Uncut

These push rods are made out of chromoly steel and do not expand at the same rate as aluminum. With these, you have to set your valves at .003" so they don't rattle as the motor gets warm. We do not recommend steel push rods unless you are running a large cam and dual valve springs, at which point, your car is now more of a toy then a reliable daily driver. At .003" clearance you will need to adjust your valves frequently. The rods come uncut, so you'll need a lathe to cut them or you can call us with the measurements and we'll cut them for you. You must set up your rocker geometry first, as this determines the length. If you don't know how do this. If you don't know how to do this, call us and we will talk you through it.

This item is available for:

Type 1 (Bug) applications

Type 3 (Station Wagon) applications

Type KG (Ghia) applications

Type TH (Thing) applications

Type OR (Off Road) applications