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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[maf914]

Do you know how those two tubes were dented like that?

You can remove the pushrod tubes without removing the heads. In the past I've changed out the tube seals with the engine in place. You remove the valve covers, the pushrod tube retainer spring clip, then the rocker assembly and pushrods. Now the tubes can be drawn out through the head. It takes a little muscle. You may need to use some channel lock pliers to twist them a bit if they are frozen in place at the seals. A little scrap rubber or similar can be used to pad the jaws to reduce damage to the tubes. Breaking the old seals free can be a knuckle buster so try to be patient and careful.