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freserf · 12-10-2020, 09:58 AM

Thanks for the replies ... I like the boat plug method, unfortunately I sold my boat about 10 years ago. I tried several different make shift tools ... the head of a carriage bolt and a set of measuring calipers slightly modified. The tubes did not want to let go so I ended up removing the outer plastic to remove the large o-ring and then they decided to let go ... I hope I did not get any pieces into the head as they were very brittle.

The Rauch and Spiegel aluminum tubes look like a great idea ... I will probably get these if I do need to remove the head covers to replace solenoid or timing chain pads. I noticed that they also sell the puller tool ... tempting, but I'll hold off unless I decide to work on future Porsche Projects.

I plan to drop the car off the jack stands this evening or tomorrow and test the engine for repeat codes.

12-10-2020, 09:58 AM	#10
freserf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Georgia Posts: 63	Good Ideas All Thanks for the replies ... I like the boat plug method, unfortunately I sold my boat about 10 years ago. I tried several different make shift tools ... the head of a carriage bolt and a set of measuring calipers slightly modified. The tubes did not want to let go so I ended up removing the outer plastic to remove the large o-ring and then they decided to let go ... I hope I did not get any pieces into the head as they were very brittle. The Rauch and Spiegel aluminum tubes look like a great idea ... I will probably get these if I do need to remove the head covers to replace solenoid or timing chain pads. I noticed that they also sell the puller tool ... tempting, but I'll hold off unless I decide to work on future Porsche Projects. I plan to drop the car off the jack stands this evening or tomorrow and test the engine for repeat codes.