Re: WBX & Aircooled...Is all push-rod tinware the same?
Posted: 02 Aug 2009, 11:56
yes, and syncro and 2wd are the same too
if you are going to make them I'd look at alternative fixing rather than the exhaust studs - I've tried drilling and tapping a head where the two casting bosses are on the bottom of the head and can do them at M6, 8mm deep without breaking into the rocker chamber, so when I change mine next time they have to come off I'll weld on a couple of tabs to goto the head and cut off the tabs to the exhaust, a few less long studs and extra nuts to corrode and shear, just use bolts to put the exhaust on then. I've used stainless before without any issues though I was advised against using them but 30k miles no problems, and the exhuast has been on and off a couple of times (JP System) no problem.
if you are going to make them I'd look at alternative fixing rather than the exhaust studs - I've tried drilling and tapping a head where the two casting bosses are on the bottom of the head and can do them at M6, 8mm deep without breaking into the rocker chamber, so when I change mine next time they have to come off I'll weld on a couple of tabs to goto the head and cut off the tabs to the exhaust, a few less long studs and extra nuts to corrode and shear, just use bolts to put the exhaust on then. I've used stainless before without any issues though I was advised against using them but 30k miles no problems, and the exhuast has been on and off a couple of times (JP System) no problem.
