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Re: [T3] valve job criteria


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>

> It's probably worth just replacing the exhaust valves no matter what. (If
they were
> alreasy new, the PO would have said so.)

I do not believe he knew much about it. he bought the fastback to restore it
and got overwhelmed.

> Buy all new pushrod tubes. You will probably need new seals for them, too.
I
> have seals if you need them.

Aside from being dented in the middle, what else could be wrong with the
original tubes to justify their replacement? I always believe that old stock
is worth reusing when possible. this also goes for the seals, I didn't think
they needed replacing unless damaged. are the new ones as reliable?

> Study the Bentley manual to make sure that you got all the cooling tin
that
> this engine should have. Make sure the thermostat and linkage parts are
all
> there and functional.

Its all gone. been removed by a good samaritan!
hisham
70 sq

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