Printable Version of Topic

Click here to view this topic in its original format

914World.com _ 914World Garage _ PUSH ROD TUBE SEALS

Posted by: Ray Warren Jan 19 2004, 07:23 PM

i'm not sure what O rings i need.
i know one end has 8 black but the other
end could be red or green according to
the pet cd.
engine is a 73 1.7

also, i read the tech article on 914fan.net
about doing this job while the engine is in the car.
has anyone done this?

Posted by: vsg914 Jan 19 2004, 07:28 PM

yes, it can be done in the car. Not sure about the color.

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Jan 19 2004, 07:37 PM

I did mine with the motor out. The top ones are green, but I don’t know if they are considered to be the best. Do a search for “pushrod tubes” and see what Jake and Brad say. I think it is something like Vitron? "V" something any way. Jake gives a good explanation in that thread. I will try to find it and post something useful.

-Pete

Posted by: 415PB Jan 19 2004, 08:01 PM

The top ones should be green. I did mine while the engine was in the car, it was actually pretty easy.

Posted by: Matt Romanowski Jan 19 2004, 08:12 PM

Hello,

The green ones are viton and are usually considered to be the best. They seem to last the longest, although they all work. It is easily do-able in the car. Make sure you lube them before inserting the tubes.

Matt

Posted by: Rich Bontempi Jan 19 2004, 08:20 PM

For a 73 1.7 you should use the green ones which are the better quality. We use the green on the head and the case side!