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> Push-Rod Tube Leaks., Is there a trick / technique that works ?
Beebo Kanelle
post Sep 30 2016, 04:24 PM
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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.
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Beebo Kanelle   Push-Rod Tube Leaks.   Sep 30 2016, 04:24 PM
cary   I used NAPA/Permatex Thread Sealant w/Teflon #765-...   Sep 30 2016, 05:10 PM
The Cabinetmaker   +1 on the Teflon thread sealant.   Sep 30 2016, 05:44 PM
Elliot Cannon   High temp RTV. Works great. Just be careful to c...   Sep 30 2016, 06:00 PM
r_towle   High temp RTV. Works great. Just be careful to ...   Oct 1 2016, 11:27 AM
mark04usa   As the Cap'n rolls in his grave. :agree: ...   Oct 1 2016, 03:12 PM
rjames   :agree:   Oct 1 2016, 03:15 PM
Elliot Cannon   As the Cap'n rolls in his grave. :agree: ...   Oct 1 2016, 03:55 PM
injunmort   i use hylomar on the seals before installing. yo...   Sep 30 2016, 06:27 PM
Beebo Kanelle   Thanks to everybody. I'm on it.   Sep 30 2016, 07:07 PM
Krieger   I did mine exactly like Elliot's except I used...   Sep 30 2016, 11:57 PM
Dave_Darling   Clean the bores where the O-rings go thoroughly. ...   Oct 1 2016, 12:08 AM
Elliot Cannon   Clean the bores where the O-rings go thoroughly. ...   Oct 1 2016, 03:51 PM
r_towle   I know how you feel Elliot but if you use the corr...   Oct 1 2016, 04:12 PM
914_teener   Use the viton seals with the pushrod tubes. What...   Oct 1 2016, 04:37 PM
injunmort   i used the victor reinz seals that came in the eng...   Oct 1 2016, 04:46 PM
r_towle   I am sorry I don't remember the details, but i...   Oct 1 2016, 04:47 PM
mark04usa   Buy both types of seals. The green ones fit perfe...   Oct 1 2016, 06:09 PM
porschetub   Buy both types of seals. The green ones fit perf...   Oct 2 2016, 02:22 AM
mark04usa   Regardless of whoever "FAT Performance" ...   Oct 2 2016, 01:52 PM
Elliot Cannon   I'm sure FAT Performance used the correct seal...   Oct 1 2016, 05:45 PM
injunmort   ^ and they leaked   Oct 1 2016, 06:39 PM


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