why were these removed when the pushrod seals were replaced

[sternal]

its going back tomorrow ! I manned up to him !

sternal..... have you done the right thing buying a non pedigree 30 year old Aircooled breadvan..... if you can't seriously work on it yourself..

You're probably right but I just the love the VW !

[ajsimmo]

The springs should (and in my opinion, must) be fitted. They are so easy to fit that this whole thread almost beggars belief! 10 minute job, at most. Why on earth would anyone NOT refit them having done any work on the heads? If you were to refit the rocker shaft block upside down by mistake, then realise a minute later when fitting the spring, it's 2 nuts and 2 minutes to slacken off and put right. I know coz I've done it.
And while I'm on a rant, no silicone sealant on the pushrod tube seals, please. Just get the faces really clean with no screwdriver gouges, nicks or burrs, plenty of grease on faces and seals, then gently slide and twist into place. If it wont go, don't drift in as this is when seals can be nipped and will leak from then on. Clean it again, grease it again, and try again - it will go in when it's right, and won't leak. Then put the bloody spring back!

[sternal]

Thanks for all replys I sold the van last week ! Have my eye on another...


I won't be using the said garage again...