Valve Stem Seals
03-08-2014, 11:23 PM
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Valve Stem Seals
Hey guys,
I need to replace my valve stem seals. I know this can be done with the heads in the car but why wouldn't I just pull the heads and not have to sit under my hood? I know I'd have to buy new head gaskets and bolts. Any reason not to pull the heads? It's on a 305.
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Bill
I need to replace my valve stem seals. I know this can be done with the heads in the car but why wouldn't I just pull the heads and not have to sit under my hood? I know I'd have to buy new head gaskets and bolts. Any reason not to pull the heads? It's on a 305.
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Bill
03-08-2014, 11:51 PM
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Re: Valve Stem Seals
yes, it's easy... air compressor, valve spring tool and some good aftermarket seals(VITON)
03-08-2014, 11:54 PM
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Re: Valve Stem Seals
The only reason not to is strictly a labor and gasket expense issue.
You are going to have to basically pull the top half of the engine off(throttle body/carb, intake, distributor,, alternator, PS pump, air conditioning(if equipped) , and probably some other stuff I am forgetting.
If you are going to pull the heads, get a "head gasket kit". It will include all seals you need, including the valve seals.
You are going to have to basically pull the top half of the engine off(throttle body/carb, intake, distributor,, alternator, PS pump, air conditioning(if equipped) , and probably some other stuff I am forgetting.
If you are going to pull the heads, get a "head gasket kit". It will include all seals you need, including the valve seals.
03-09-2014, 11:33 AM
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Re: Valve Stem Seals
Heads on vehicle will probably take you an afternoon to do. Heads off vehicle will probably take a couple of weekends to do.
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