Replacing Valve seals.

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Jun 13, 2003 | 08:58 AM

GetaZforgetGT

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Replacing Valve seals.

I thought that you can remove them by hand but comp cams sells a removal tool.

Is there anything I should know before I attempt this.
Trick, Tips, etc.

Thanks

Jun 13, 2003 | 09:00 AM

treyZ28

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are you reffering to a valve spring compressor?

Jun 13, 2003 | 09:00 AM

KCFormula

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To get them initially loose you might want to use the removal tool so that you dont damage anything on your heads. I suppose if you were very careful you might get away with using a screwdriver.

Jun 13, 2003 | 09:11 AM

treyZ28

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Quote:

Originally posted by KCFormula
To get them initially loose you might want to use the removal tool so that you dont damage anything on your heads. I suppose if you were very careful you might get away with using a screwdriver.

we reused the valve seals when we used a skrew driver-
its not that hard, no special tools needed

Jun 13, 2003 | 09:53 AM

Don 97 SS

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Quote:

Originally posted by treyZ28
we reused the valve seals when we used a skrew driver-
its not that hard, no special tools needed

Reuse them

They are clearly a wear item. For $20 why not just replace them with a fresh set?

Jun 13, 2003 | 10:00 AM

treyZ28

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it wasn't my car, i was helping a board member in the area.
he thought the Lt4 HC kit came with valve seals...

it was either reuse them or none at all