Bent Pushrod

[Colin]

I have a bent pushrod on #3 cylinder. Is it wise to straighten it or should I replace it? It's not too badly bent - enough to prevent it rotating fully between top and bottom locations - and the engine runs fine. The rod was already bent when I purchased the car so I have no idea what caused it. Thanks for any advice.

[luli]

My advice is - replace it. A straighten one would never be as rigid as it should be. The cost of using more fuel and replacing a burnt valve can be much higher then the cost of a push rod, to say nothing on the bad feeling and lost time.

[Colin]

Thanks Luli. I have a replacement now.