I have them installed. Got them from a local guy, can't imagine they would be much different from the ones Ron is offering. They are an engineering marvel! Not a drop has leaked and they went in very easy and are a sure fit. MUCH BETTER and EASIER than pulling the heads... Rich and Annemarie 85 GL "Buba" 98 Bug
>From: Sean Garrett <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Sean Garrett <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Was Re: Push rod tubes >Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:48:03 MST > >Anybody have these installed? Seems to me that they would leak due to >design. > > >>From: The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM> >>Reply-To: The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM> >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>Subject: Re: Push rod tubes >>Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 11:58:53 -0500 >> >> > How can I replace the push rod tube seals without disturbing the heads? >> > I thought I heard somewhere about spring loaded tubes. >> >> >>Yes, they are on my website. Part number 025 109 337. $19.95 each, which >>is about twice the price of normal ones, but it sure beats pulling the >>heads! >> >>- Ron Salmon >> The Bus Depot, Inc. >> http://www.busdepot.com >> (215) 234-VWVW > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com |
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