Connal;
        If the leak is on the head side of the oil tube; and you have
lead a clean wholesome life; and have paid proper homage to the VW gods;
then it might be possible conjure up a cheap fix. It will require removal
of rocker arm assembly and  pushrods. Next stuff  bits of rags into the
tubes blocking them off. Liberally flush the suspected leak area with
brake cleaner and carefully scrub with a small brush. When dry remove the
rags and work a bead of your favorite high temp RTV into the soon to be
former leak.
        Allow to dry overnight and re-assemble. Recheck the proper
seating of the far end of the pushrods. It is extremely easy to get it
hung on the lip of the hydraulic lifter. Sight down the tube with a small
flashlight to verify correct placement.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

On Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:12:18 EST Connal Hughes <cmmhughes@HOTMAIL.COM>
writes:
<snip>
>In one final question, a recent tune-up turned up leaking push-rod
>tubes.  I
>didn't get them fixed at the time ($$) and I was unable to obtain the
>seriousness of this problem on vehicle operation.  Is this one of
>those
>"when it fails, it fails big" things, or will it wear down over time.
>
>Thanks
>Connal
>cmmhughes@hotmail.com

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