On Thu, 23 May 1996, Jack Reed wrote:

> 
> Thanks, David.  The fit on the tubes w/seals, both old and new, was so 
> snug that using a well rounded off vice grip was the only way to remove 
> them.  Who knows how long they'd been in there.  I knew I was dealing 
> with VERY SOFT metal, and was careful not to nick or crush the tubes.  
> Installation went very well, with a solid thunk, as each tube found it's 
> way home.  I was also careful to make sure that the spring wire was 
> correctly situated.  
> 
> I plan on using Bob's idea of Loctite Ultra Grey this weekend to staunch 
> the flood and will let the list know how I do.

Obviously, you might be able to apply apply a promising technique of 
sealing your pushrod tubes when you have an aircooled engine.

But what's about the watercooled ones? You cannot easily remove your 
pushrod tubes. So is there also a promising technique except of 
installing telescope tubes which are a bit expen$ive.

Oddly enough there are weeks when my tubes are heavily leaking and other 
times when there is no single drop. Anyone experienced this, too?

T.S.
'83 vanagon