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If you're having major leaks from your pushrod tubes, that's a bit unusual. Usually, the pushrod tubes will seep oil, but not flow. If your pushrod tubes are really leaking badly, you can use the emergency repair tubes, but it seems like a lot of money if you're going to replace all of them. You should be able to get stock pushrod tubes from Bill and Steve's in CA mail order for a few dollars each, and a new seals for them for about $6 a set. Of course, this requires an engine pull, and head removal. The major leak usually comes from the flywheel seal which requires an engine pull, and flywheel removal. Also, once you have the engine out, you might as well check the oil cooler seals, and see if they're bleeding as well. Once you start looking for leaks though, you may find your case is cracked behind the flywheel and you'll wish you never started looking in the first place. Mechanical fuel pumps are the same as Type I. They can leak through the diaphagm and flow into the case. > Listees, > > Quick question. Per my post of a few weeks ago, I have a '72 Fasty with > dual carb setup that is leaking like a sieve and had gas in the crankcase. > I planned on putting all new gaskets and a new mechanical fuel pump on it to > get the car back on the road for the summer. anyway, went to order the > parts today (by phone) and ran into a couple of counter guys with NO > knowledge (big surprise huh?). I was told the following: > > 1. There is nothing unique about the type III fuel pump > (mechanical), in other words same as bug > > 2. The nylon push rod tubes ( with outer spring ) are to be > considered for emergency repairs only. > > Do any of you know if there is anything special about the type 3 fuel > pump? Also, I've used these pushrod tubes before ˜Ã6ˆ problem, but I'm > concerned with what I found out today. What are the recommended replacement > tubes of the list (Toby, Jim?)? > > Also, here's a good one. called the local VW dealer to inquire about > the availability of factory tubes. the "parts" guy on the phone asked "what > are pushrod tubes?" No kidding! Where is the heritage going? It certainly > isn't being passed on! He put me on hold, was gone for about 15 minutes. > and then informed me that he could order the tubes for $16.95 each. What is > the best route? > > Awaiting the wisdom of the force.... > > - Roby Ballard ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/