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Bent Pushrods

Posted: 30 Jul 2026, 11:45
by maxstu
1989 DJ2.1 cylinders 3 and 4

What would cause both inlet pushrods to dramatically bend as in photo?


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Re: Bent Pushrods

Posted: 30 Jul 2026, 13:12
by davidoft1
Stuck valve or cam follower generally

Re: Bent Pushrods

Posted: 30 Jul 2026, 17:51
by maxstu
Thanks David.
Strange it has happened on both inlet valves?
You would have thought the exhausts valve are more susceptible to sticking.