Date:         Sun, 9 Sep 2012 20:03:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
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I have a large box of new tubes for anyone interested....(original style)

Jason

On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Tom Lambas <twlambas@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
>