Back in the old days of engine rebuilding lifters were rarely replaced. The
only real wear item is the face which in many engines will wear in and seat
to the cam. The faces can be ground square and like new again on a "surface
grinder". Waterboxer lifters are available new for a reasonable price. So
except for saving a few to deal with a real failure in an otherwise healthy
engine they may just be taking up space. To use this way you also need those
collapsible pushrod tubes. If storing them keep them submerged in some type
of oil or solvent so they don't rust.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Kenneth Lewis
Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 12:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Old Hydraulic WBX Lifters

Is there any sense in saving these?

 Cleaning out the garage this weekend I found a large coffee can  full of
them.

Ken