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.

[dmenche914]

Do not know if they can be replaced while motor is installed, I do have doubts that they all could be, it is so tight under there, besides it would be difficult to to see everthing, and you need to watch the seal on the lifter side very carefully as it goes in to assure the O-ring does not tear or twist.

I'd dirve the car to an engine wash place and clean the underside then remove motor and do the work. Also draint he oil before dropping the motor, cause when you do the seals, you will find you need to turn the motor on end to have better access, the oil will leak out whent eh engine is tilted. Since the motor is out, you might consider inspection of the clutch, and replacement of the flywheel oil seal if it is really old, or you suspect leaks there also.

Also remember that the motor needs to breath, so besure you have the crank case breather hose attached to the aircleaner, you may have to rig something if you have aftermarket carbs. With out proper vented breathing, pressure build up can cause oil leaks.


My vote is drop the motor, it would be easier to do a quality job that way in my opinion.

good luck