Changing Valve Stem Seals...
11-01-2008, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by froggie,Nov 1 2008, 08:21 PM
how about the piston rings? If you pull the head off anyways, would it be possibe?
ADDED: I guess it is possible though. LOL
11-01-2008, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by luder_5555,Nov 1 2008, 11:51 PM
i would do the whole "valve cover gasket kit" it should come with new seals for the whole valve cover including stem seals.
i have never done it on the s but i just did it on the lude and the set was about $60
i have never done it on the s but i just did it on the lude and the set was about $60
i looked on hardtop guy, all i found there was the valve cover gasket for 22 dollars
11-03-2008, 08:04 AM
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I would also recommend you have your valves 'reground'. That is, the machine shop that does your valve seals (and guides I hope), can relap the valves to the valve seats. This is cheap and will essentially finish your head...
11-03-2008, 01:07 PM
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We are not pulling the head. Why replace rings when compression numbers are great? I agree with retainers, Andy if I could I would go with some aftermarket Ti retainers and springs, if you have the money. I will do an inspection of the retainers when I have the valve cover off.
10-29-2014, 02:14 PM
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Replace the keepers too. They are cheap. I was in the same situation as u and didnt want to pull off the head while replacing everything I could. At the end, I still smell some smoke 
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