I've had better luck with the spring loaded replacement tubes.
http://www.jbugs.com/product/9095.html?Category_Code=vw-pushrods-pushrod-tub
es

I found the adjustable ones work well for a while, but one the seals get
hard, they start leaking when hot.  The tubes don't expand as much as the
engine does.

GregM

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 12:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: push rod tubes dilemma

BTDT!  You need a set of adjustable pushrod tubes like these:
http://www.jbugs.com/product/4012BP.html?Category_Code=vw-bugpack-pushrods-t
ubes  (Call to make sure they will fit). These don't come with the end
gaskets, so get those too and your leaks will be gone forever.

Have fun!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dean Staltare
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:06 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: push rod tubes dilemma

  Hello to all...looks like new push rod tubes will be need to be replaced
on my 85 westy..any and all recommendations/comments and where to locate
these tubes would greatly be appreciated. Although 2 are leaking/rusted, I
will replace all 8 at same time.

Much thanks to you all. DS
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