tbird
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- Nov 10, 2002
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IndianaUS
I need some tips on how to change the valve seals... im gonna be doing this for a friend how much time can i expcent doing this. and what tools will be needed.....
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snowboard1 said:You can pick up the valve spring compressor tool at Harbor Freight Tools.
danl said:Sorry, that tool won't work. DSM heads are much to tight to get it to fit. Your only choices are pulling the head and using the c clamp style tool or miller tool. The vfaq has this all covered allready...........
T2Small said:Also be careful to not damage the new valve stem seals as you install them and make sure they are well lubed. Finally tap them home with a 11mm deep socket and a hammer. Without doing this you can't gaurantee they will seat properly and you WILL get to do it again. Firm hand pressure was not enough for 4 out of my 16 valves.
T2Small said:And then hammer that seal home with a deep socket and hammer.
T2Small said:And then hammer that seal home with a deep socket and hammer.
GVR4592 said:If you want your seals to leak then yes do it that way. If not, buy the correct valve seal installation tool and push them on by hand.