Thanks Dennis, I'll take your advice. I've rebuilt the bottom end w/new cam
and lifters.

cheers, Tom

On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 9:39 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
>
>