So do I need special tools, to fix this? Options

[bostonmeche]

Is this just a push rod tube seal gone bad? I need to take the cylinder head off to fix this right? Do I need any special tools to put it back together? I have a Haynes manual but to be honest I guess I'm just looking for assurance that I'm not about to turn my car into a permanent lawn ornament. Or perhaps some advice that would help prevent the same. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

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[type47]

one nice thing about the VW, i mean Porsche, Type IV engine is the push rod tubes can be removed with engine installed in car and without taking off the head. somewhat of an easy job. you must/should bring the cylinder you are working on to TDC, then you can remove the rocker arm since the valve springs will not be under tension. pushrod tube is then pulled out. don't destroy the pushrod tube until you are sure it can be completely removed from the head in the event of some clearance problem, you don't want to have a bent up tube left in the head with the engine in the car!