914 Push Rod Tube Removal

[pedrok]

Hi Guys!!

I been having a hard time pulling the push rod tubes with the engine in my car, I have twisted and pull with pliers with no good luck, bend it a little bit don't want to damage it, is there a special tool? did not found any tread here or at the web.

Thank you.

Pedro

[gilbequick]

Spray it with some kind of penetrating oil and let it soak in a bit and then try pulling and twisting again. There's no special tool that I know of, you could try using a strap wrench if you have one. If you damage them just order replacements.

[Jacks]

Put a round piece of metal inside the tube so you don't crush it. I use a 12mm deep socket. Twist away!

[pedrok]

hi Gilbequick, Thank you for your advice, I will try it this weekend, need to check the hydraulic lifters condition.

Pedro.

[pedrok]

hi Jacks, I will also use a metal protector.

Thank you all for the fast response!!

[Bleyseng]

914's didn't come with hydraulic lifters!
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[pedrok]