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Subject:Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
From:EMZ
Date:Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:02:44 -0500

News to me. This is one I assumed is the same as most other
VW box style engines. I owned one years ago, but never had it
appart.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Sun, 21 Mar 1999, Jim Arnott wrote:

> Eric,
>
> Type IV motor = pushrod tubes that install THROUGH the heads.
> Type I motor = pushrod tubes that require removing the head.
> '81 Westy = Type IV motor
>
> Jim Arnott
> WetWesties
> Union, OR
>
>
> EMZ wrote:
> >
> >    If your doing what I think your trying to do, It is impossible.
> > That is why they make expandable push rod tubes. The only way
> > to insall new push rod tubes, (original, style) is to remove
> > the head.
>