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Removing and replacing valve stem seals by Gizmoman on 30 Sep, 2012 18:33
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After several searches and no relevant info, I figured I'd try picking you brains.
I just finished porting a brand new 1.9 AAZ head and need to replace the seals cause I just poked the valves through them with no plastic sleeve to protect them.
They seem to be on there pretty good as snaggin them with needle-nose just destroys them further.
If anyone can give me a few pointers or direct me to a link that works, I'd appreciate it much.
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#1 by CarlosA on 30 Sep, 2012 19:09
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This is what i`ve used each time - it usually destroys them, but lately i`ve gotten good at pulling them off in good shape. I`ve never reused them though, they start at about $1 each at NAPA.
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#2 by Gizmoman on 01 Oct, 2012 06:47
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Thanks CarlosA.
That's a very specific set of pliers you have there. Are they made specifically for removing valve stem seals or possibly removing hoses from barbed fittings? -
#3 by CarlosA on 01 Oct, 2012 10:17
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These are specific. Sorry I didnt get a chance to show some links to buy them last night.
The ones pictured above are made by Hazet Germany ... but there are cheaper ones around, i`ve never tried them though.
Hazet: http://chadstoolbox.com/hazet791-5valveretainerringpliers.aspx
Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extra-Long-Valve-Stem-Seal-Removal-Tool-Remover-Pliers-/280983744455?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item416befafc7&vxp=mtr
I have a set of these for reinstalling new ones:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KD-Import-Domestic-Valve-Stem-Seal-Installer-Set-3372-/110948995290?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item19d51350da&vxp=mtr -
#4 by Gizmoman on 01 Oct, 2012 17:38
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Wow - thanks very much