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kuta Casual Dubber

44 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·

#988321
After rebuilding my 36hp engine and re using the original pushrod tubes with new Elring seals I found oil leaking out of the seals.
What can I do to rectify this, maybe new pushrod tubes?
Do they make silicone seals? Where to get good quality seals?
I know everyone says all VW's leak oil but this should not be the case.
Any advice welcome.
Cheers Sean.
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silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#988325
I always replace the tubes but the old ones can be used if they are expanded/stretched back to spec length
Elring seals should be ok
not all VW's leak oil
Keeping it real !

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#988330
silver wrote:I always replace the tubes but the old ones can be used if they are expanded/stretched back to spec length
Elring seals should be ok
not all VW's leak oil
x2 on all accounts
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