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Date:   Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:39:23 -0400
Reply-To:   Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:   Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:   Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
Comments:   To: Tom Lambas <twlambas@GMAIL.COM>
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I would strongly suggest that. The two piece tubes can leak easily. Also inspect the lifters while they are accessible.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Tom Lambas Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 7:51 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?

Yep, heads are off. The collapsible ones weren't leaking and I haven't removed the o-rings. I suppose I could buy some normal tubes and keep the collapsible ones as spares.

Thanks, Tom

On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 4:11 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Is the head off? If so replace with the normal tubes. For the tow > piece tubes the o-rings always move. If there weren't leaking before > they should be OK going back together unless you removed them and stretched them out. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of Tom Lambas > Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 4:47 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available? > > I was just cleaning up my pushrod tubes, three of which are > collapsible, and was wondering I should re-use the collapsible ones. > The o-rings look to be in good shape, and I don't think the > collapsible ones were on long before I pulled the motor. If I replace > the o-rings what material should they be made of? Nitrile? > > Thanks, Tom > >

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