 Replacing pushrod tube seals, Need some pointers for a weekend mechanic |
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| boxsterfan |
 Nov 16 2014, 02:09 PM
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914's are kewl  Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California  |
So my pushrod tubes definitely have leaks. Is this job even reasonable to attempt with the engine in the car? Any pointers/tricks for someone who has never done this before?
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| pilothyer |
Nov 16 2014, 02:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 21-May 08 From: N. Alabama Member No.: 9,080 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(boxsterfan @ Nov 16 2014, 02:09 PM)  So my pushrod tubes definitely have leaks. Is this job even reasonable to attempt with the engine in the car? Any pointers/tricks for someone who has never done this before? Read THIS |
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| boxsterfan |
Nov 16 2014, 02:24 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(pilothyer @ Nov 16 2014, 12:21 PM) QUOTE(boxsterfan @ Nov 16 2014, 02:09 PM) So my pushrod tubes definitely have leaks. Is this job even reasonable to attempt with the engine in the car? Any pointers/tricks for someone who has never done this before? Read THIS Awesome!! Thanks!! |
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| rjames |
Nov 16 2014, 04:19 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,244 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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A tip I learned while going through this a few weeks ago:
If the tubes don't come out easily- ie, your spending 1-2 hours trying to remove each one, stick a long socket down the tube , use vice grips to clamp the tube where the socket is and don't worry about trashing them. New tubes can be had for ~$15. Clean well the ares where the seals rest and use a socket on an extension to tap the tubes in all the way. Engine oil is all you need on the seals. |
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