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> Tangerine Pushrod Tubes & Seals, Did they work for you?
pbanders
post May 18 2022, 04:34 PM
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Looking for feedback on the Tangerine pushrod tubes and seals:

http://www.tangerineracing.com/pushrodtubes.htm

Mine leak some, even with new seals, and I don't want to goop up the seals with silicone or whatever to fix it. Anyone else try these? Looking for feedback. My engine is a stock 2.0 L, I assume if I get these I just need the stock length? Thanks.
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post May 18 2022, 07:25 PM
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post May 18 2022, 07:41 PM
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Leaks are caused by assembly practices when it comes to stock tubes. Most of the time the seals are cut/ injured by a sharp edge or burr inside the bore of the cylinder head. This is usually at the entrance of the pushrod tube bore.

I assemble these using Molybdenum disulfide grease as an assembly lube and very seldom ever have to use sealant. If a sealant is used, make it Hylomar so the tube retains the expansion characteristics. A hardening sealant defeats this purpose.

A more common issue is the PR tubes contacting the exhaust tubing, which transfers heat into the tube and also shifts the tube off center of the bore, both of these will cause a leak.

Pushrod tubes could be made from Titanium to exacting specs, and if the installation practices are botched, you'll still have a leak. I use Viton seals and refurbish original 40+ year old PR tubes using zinc plating. My engines stay so dry underneath that they'll start to rust after a decade.
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post May 18 2022, 08:29 PM
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Please post your experience if you do this
I will buy them if you like them.

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post May 18 2022, 11:24 PM
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Have a set on my dads car no leaks look great!
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post May 19 2022, 06:40 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 18 2022, 11:28 PM) *

Please post your experience if you do this

Tangerine's? I have them on both engines, street and race.

I like them for a few reasons:

- They're not the cheap thin Coke can aluminum tubes that seem to be popular now. They're made of sturdy Stainless.

- I'm guessing they're slightly larger diameter with machined grooves for Viton o-rings. When you slide them in you get a satisfying solid "thunk" so you know they are seated very well. I use a little engine oil on the o-rings as assembly lube.

- Uses a smaller diameter tube where it gets close to the exhaust stub in a couple places, better clearance for my Tangerine headers.

- Chris has welded a flange around each one, making removal easier. No more clamping Vice-Grips (or whatever) around the tube, simply lever against that flange to pop them out.

- Available in custom size, though I did not need it, even when I needed shorter pushrod tubes.

- And most importantly: no leaks.

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post May 19 2022, 10:56 AM
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Thanks for all the input. I'll likely update to these at my next valve adjustment, and will reply here as to the install and if they are effective at stopping leaks.
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post May 19 2022, 11:11 AM
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QUOTE(pbanders @ May 19 2022, 12:56 PM) *

Thanks for all the input. I'll likely update to these at my next valve adjustment, and will reply here as to the install and if they are effective at stopping leaks.

@pbanders

i have found that leaks are due to what Jake said. Lewis Broyles( porsche mechanic) told me either Napa Sil-glide or the moly grease will allow the seal to slide over edge without getting cut or creased, dont force it get a slight twist motion to it. I did once side this last time with the Sil-glide silicone and other side with moly about 6 weeks back and so far no leaking on any of them. Used Viton Seals again so far so good. I did notice that the other ones i took out, several were leaking and upon inspection you can see theres a slight cut or bind on instal so they leaked. these also were new heads so i made sure i didnt have a edge or rough spot on the head along where that seal goes into the groove, so check the heads before you install as well.

Now hope i can do as good a job on my second attempt at installing anew transmission output shaft seal, that one is leaking already, even a bigger pain in the ass than the pushrod tube seals, removing the transmission again !!!!

Good luck
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post May 19 2022, 06:51 PM
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While I don't have the Tangerine pushrod tubes, I've never been disappointed with anything I've purchased from Tangerine. Whatever Chris puts together has a lot of thought, experience, and engineering built in. And he supports his products extensively.
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post May 19 2022, 08:53 PM
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QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ May 19 2022, 09:11 AM) *

QUOTE(pbanders @ May 19 2022, 12:56 PM) *

Thanks for all the input. I'll likely update to these at my next valve adjustment, and will reply here as to the install and if they are effective at stopping leaks.

@pbanders

i have found that leaks are due to what Jake said. Lewis Broyles( porsche mechanic) told me either Napa Sil-glide or the moly grease will allow the seal to slide over edge without getting cut or creased, dont force it get a slight twist motion to it. I did once side this last time with the Sil-glide silicone and other side with moly about 6 weeks back and so far no leaking on any of them. Used Viton Seals again so far so good. I did notice that the other ones i took out, several were leaking and upon inspection you can see theres a slight cut or bind on instal so they leaked. these also were new heads so i made sure i didnt have a edge or rough spot on the head along where that seal goes into the groove, so check the heads before you install as well.

Now hope i can do as good a job on my second attempt at installing anew transmission output shaft seal, that one is leaking already, even a bigger pain in the ass than the pushrod tube seals, removing the transmission again !!!!

Good luck


Sil- Glide does work well for leak- free assembly. I've had good luck with it, but haven't used it as much as "moly-B"
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post May 20 2022, 04:06 PM
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I've been using Dow55 O-ring grease, but like Jake said the big one is to clean up all the sharp edges so you don't cut the seal.
I also lightly polish the bores with a fine grit flapper wheel.
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post May 20 2022, 09:44 PM
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QUOTE(GregAmy @ May 19 2022, 08:40 AM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ May 18 2022, 11:28 PM) *

Please post your experience if you do this

Tangerine's? I have them on both engines, street and race.

I like them for a few reasons:

- They're not the cheap thin Coke can aluminum tubes that seem to be popular now. They're made of sturdy Stainless.

- I'm guessing they're slightly larger diameter with machined grooves for Viton o-rings. When you slide them in you get a satisfying solid "thunk" so you know they are seated very well. I use a little engine oil on the o-rings as assembly lube.

- Uses a smaller diameter tube where it gets close to the exhaust stub in a couple places, better clearance for my Tangerine headers.

- Chris has welded a flange around each one, making removal easier. No more clamping Vice-Grips (or whatever) around the tube, simply lever against that flange to pop them out.

- Available in custom size, though I did not need it, even when I needed shorter pushrod tubes.

- And most importantly: no leaks.

Flange to remove them, genius!
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ May 19 2022, 08:51 PM) *

While I don't have the Tangerine pushrod tubes, I've never been disappointed with anything I've purchased from Tangerine. Whatever Chris puts together has a lot of thought, experience, and engineering built in. And he supports his products extensively.

100% agree!
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