1978 Volkswagen Van push rod tube seals

1978 VOLKSWAGEN VAN
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WILLIAM LEE
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Engine Mechanical problem
1978 Volkswagen Van 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

The 2000 cc air cooled engine leaks oil around the pushrod tube seals. Over the years I have replaced the seals many times and they always start to leak almost immediately. I make sure the bore mating surfaces are clean and apply a little grease to the to the rings that I get from VW.

How do I stop the leaks?

Does anyone make a better "O" ring?
Apr 25, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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DR LOOT
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I had the same problem with my 1969 van in 1973, they did not have the kind of glues they have today, putting grease on the O-ring is not going to seal anything, the only thing I've found that works is super-blue by Purmatex, make sure you wipe clean all the surfaces with carburetor spray before applying and reassemble
May 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM