Pushrod tubes?

[81AirCooled]

I've ordered a set of seals as the things are leaking but do also need to replace the tubes? I've no idea what's in there now so I assume they're the original tubes. Also do I need to make any adjustments to the tappets or can I "simply" remove the rocker, pushrods, tubes and reassemble once I've changed the seals?

2.0l AC engine.

Thanks all

[The Reverend Pimp Daddy]

No adjustments needed unless you play with the individual tappets.......just undo rockers and replace when you have finished doing the seals

[Gunslinger]

Are you sure thats right? According to the Haynes manual they should be initially set up if you remove the rockers by adjusting until just touching then tightening a further 2 full turns

[toomanytoys]

No, you can remove the rockers and replace without too much trouble.. making sure the pushrods are seated int he tappets correctly...

If you dont feel happy doing that.. then I would suggest backing off the adjusters... and resetting to 1/2 (half) turn in from just touching... 2 turns is too much in my experience...

[81AirCooled]

Thanks guys, do I need to use a special grease or even a silicon sealant on the seals before refitting?

[CovKid]

nope. Just make sure the recessed areas that the seals sit in, are clean.