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
>
>