<VV> Painting pushrod tubes (from Finch book)

[Michael Kovacs]

It is not leaks but an attempt to keep the heat of the manifold from heating the oil!@!!

corvairs <lonwall at corvairunderground.com> wrote:   In my opinion it's busywork nat might have a small benefit in some rare 
cases. The truth is, Viton o rings are the real improvement - Lon

David Fasgold wrote:

>Just curious: 
> I was just reading Rad Davis' FAQ on painting engine parts and it reminded me of something. Years ago when I did my first O-ring job, I used the recommendation in "How to keep you Corvair alive." I painted the section of pushrod tube that runs near the manifold with VHT paint. It's now 10 years later. My dad has the car, and there are no leaks. 
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> However, I did not paint the tubes on my other car, which I've had for about 7 years with no leaks. Has anyone ever determined whether the method I described has any real effect on leaks, or is it just a myth? Maybe the Mythbusters should do a show just dedicated to the Corvair. lol
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