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Does this pushrod look bent?

Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Default Does this pushrod look bent?

Can this be straightened out or should I just replace it?

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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It's fine.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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nothing a little duck tape wont fix. Did you try rolling it on a flat surface.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bramlok
Can this be straightened out or should I just replace it?

You'll need this one to balance out your valvetrain or you will experience valve train noise.

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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looks straight to me.... lol. No, you'll need to replace it.
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