I have always used the accoridan types on my Revmaster making sure the seems were up. I don't have any leaks there. My biggest problem with leaks was/still is the valve covers. I use the cork seals, with bolt on covers and safety wire, and follow the precise instructions to install. But no matter how I try, I still get some minor seepage from the covers. I also get some minor seepage from my oil sump cover as well. Nothing on these has ever concerned me enough to stop flying the airplane. I still don't use very much oil.
Rob Schmitt N1842Z www.robert7721.com -----Original Message----- From: Mike Stirewalt via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> To: krnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: laser147 <laser...@juno.com> Sent: Sat, Apr 1, 2017 10:30 pm Subject: KR> Pushrod tubes I used the accordian types (re-used the old ones actually) when I rebuilt my heads. Steve Bennett recommended using high-temp silicone and whether it's that or whether I just was careful enough to be lucky, they've never leaked. In fact, those comments regarding the inevitability of oil leaks on VW's are unwarranted imho. I've occasionally seen a tiny amount which I suspect comes from the rear crank seal but that is occasional, not constant. I use synthetic Valvoline 20-50 from NAPA which is what Steve was using when I bought the plane from him and I've stuck with it. Mike Stirewalt KSEE ____________________________________________________________ Police Urge Americans to Carry This With Them at All Times The Observer http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/58e06fc6446d56fc626b9st01vuc _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
