Date:         Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Richard Koller <kollerr@HELIX.NIH.GOV>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Koller <kollerr@HELIX.NIH.GOV>
Subject:      Re: push rod tube seals
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Mike,

                I had to deal with a similiar scenario ( leaky O-rings in
collapsible pushrod tube ) I had a new stock tube and Bentley says you can
replace the stock pushrod tube by squeezing the ends to insert it in place.
I tried this and failed mightily, could never get the tube to compact enough
to clear the head. I spent hours on this based on Bentley's gospel. I
finally gave up and went to the FLAPS and bought 2 new O-rings for the
spring loaded pushrod tube. Problem solved.

                Also, David gives excellent advice on the reinstallation of
the rocker arms and pushrods.

Hope this helps.

Rick Koller