Push-Rod Tube Leaks., Is there a trick / technique that works ? |
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Push-Rod Tube Leaks., Is there a trick / technique that works ? |
Beebo Kanelle |
Sep 30 2016, 04:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 15,177 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Need a little wisdom. I installed one of Chris's exhaust systems ( It works beyond a expectations!!!! ) and pulled the push-rod tubes so I could install new Viton O-Rings.
Now, I have two tubes that leak. I watched my trusty Raby Type IV rebuild DVD and first time, straight motor oil. The second time I tried a dab of grease. Both to no avail. These leaks are tiny; just a drop every 3-5 minutes... but one of them is dripping onto the header! Are there any secrets ? mystery goo / sealers to use. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. |
injunmort |
Oct 1 2016, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
i used the victor reinz seals that came in the engine gasket kit. three of the four tubes leaked like sieves. a smear of hylomar on the seals and reassembled, no more leaks. hylomar and permatex red anoerobic sealers dont harden. good enough for rolls royce, good enough for me. i have used viton o rings on '60's era triumph push rod seals, they are not magic and leak just like stock. i am unaware of "the right seals" or where to get them. every type 4 engine i have taken apart, had significant oil leakage around the pushrod tubes. so far about 3000 miles on mine, no leaks. is there any empirical reasons against using sealant aside from personal preference?
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