More bad luck (not so bad at all ) with my 914, Just a valve cover gasket, but messy Options

[Mikey914]

SO I'm on my way back from lunch today and I'm pulling out and catch a pothole with my right rear wheel. I didn't realize how deep is was (I actually didn't see it), but it sounds like I bottomed out pretty good. I'm driving back and make one quick stop and notice that I've got some old smell and a little cloud. I get back and check it further and notice there's alot of oil dripping onto the heat exchangers. The valve cover looks slightly wet, but I'm afraid I may have damaged a push rod tube.

Anyone else have this experience?

Also, if it is a push rod tube, is there a 2 part tube that I could use to replace it without having to pull the head (and motor)?

I'll find out tomorrow as I was planning to check the fit on the tail light gaskets in the morning, but it's driving me nuts. I've never experienced a problem like this, and I fear it's going to be not to inexpensive to fix. To top this off the wife had to come get me and she's about had it with my "unreliable 914". I've ahd an alternator problem, fuel injection problems and a new trans installed, but I'm starting to think I may want to retire it as a daily driver and work out an inexpensive "work rig" as it's also not well suited for moving parts and materials around.

Just hasn't been a good day.

[rfuerst911sc]

When trying to use a 30-40 year old car for a daily driver it should be understood that there are going to be issues to be worked out. It's amazing how we keep these cars going as many other brands of that era are long gone to the scrap heap. Take the wife out for a nice dinner it will do both of you some good. Now regarding push rod tubes yes 2 piece units are available so you don't have to pull the heads/motor. I hear these can be finnicky to install and I believe green viton seals are preferred. Good luck.