Pushrod tube seal replacement, You guys help me out Options

[bd1308]

I pay over $600 at the "Porsche" place to get them replaced...perfect. I take them to the VW guy to get them replaced, $20 labor and parts and nada....i know the guy is cheap, this is why "I"want to do them myself. Somebody PLEASE tell me how to clean the ports up (where the seals go) cause the VW guy says that's what is needed and he can't do them real well.

[scotty b]

You've had this car for 3 months and have spent $620.00 on your push rod seals?? Why not spend that loot having Jake rebuild your heads?? Or spend it on the Suby conversion, Or spend it on the V8 swap!You either need to get a new car again or a new mechanic! The areas that will need cleaning are the four holes on the bottom of the head and the four corresponding holes on the block. The tubes will need to be removed to do this so buy a new set of seals first. Remove the tubes by twisting and pulling at the same time. You will first have to remove the rockers and push rods. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Yes dissassemble the valve train!Once tyhe tubes are out clean the surface where the tubes enter the block and where they enter the heads. There should be NO residue left behind. Examine your tubes to make sure they are not bent,broken,mangled or rusted, put the new seals on and lube with some vaseline. Re-insert the tubes and turn while pushing until you feel the tube "snap" in. Twist the tube afew more times to ensure it is seated and re-install push rods and rockers. Reset valves, install new valve cover gaskets and valve covers. Install for sale sign and place on the front lawn before it blows up!