radish150 wrote: > ubject: push rods > > Hi, > > I have a report of oil leaks from the Driver's Side Push rod tubes on > a bus I am looking at, is this a big deal? > > I get the impression the VW aircooled is very easy to fix. > > I already have a 1995 VW Jetta TD. > > Alan > > ------------- > > Fixing the pushrods should be easy with an expandable tube. Having said that, it's my personal opinion that the type 4 air cooled > engines are a nighmare in all respects. > > mark... If by type 4 you mean the same type of engine used in the 411 and 412 model cars, if I recall correctly, the pushrod tubes slide right in thru the head without any expandable tubes needed. Might have to get the rockers out of the way. Larry A. |
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