Push rod tubes, How to? How much? Options

[eldiosyeldiablo]

I tried to search the BBS but it does not like words that are less than 3 characters. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

How much is it to pay someone to do push rods for oil leaking from them?

Any articles on how to do it yourself?

Thx,
David (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Joe Bob]

I actualy called a local VW shop to ask them how much they would charge to do it. They told me they would have to charge me a minimum of 5 hours or Approx. $300 bucks!!!

Go someplace else...unless that includes the tubes and seals.....

Pushrod tubes house the pushrods....duh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

They have seals on each end, use Viton....one on the head and one on the case. After a few (years) cycles of heat and cold they start to leak. Replacement requires removal of the rocker arm assembly(s) and then push rods, then the tubes. A hint is to keep the assemblies on the same side to minimize adjustments....assumimg they were close to begin with.

Easy if you have done VW or Type IV motors before. Can be done in a couple of hours.....

YMMV, just my experience, beer will double the time involved.....letting dumass brother do it for ya will handgrenade the motor.....