drumminforev

2000 si b16a2. Need to remove my valvestem seals by removing the head.

If you can direct me to webpages, previous posts, or type new info, great.

fmrprojects

first you need to remove the springs and retainers using a valve spring compressor. then just use some pliers to take them off. to put them back on just get a socket that fits over them , and tap it on

drumminforev

Alright, do you recommend a manual to get, ie which brand, for head removal and seal installation.

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helms

drumminforev

Which is better, helms or chilton

schardbody

no need to remove the head if you have a compressed air source.

drumminforev

I have heard that before, but NO ONE will post detailed instructions on how to do this properly. If you know, please type, if you know a source of info, direct me to it.

schardbody

you just use an adapter that screws into the spark plug hole, open the valve so you have air pressure in the cylinder to keep the valve from dropping. once you have pressure in the cylinder you can remove the valvesprings for that cylinder and change the seals, reinstall springs and do next cylinder.

drumminforev

So the seal is on the top of the valve, only covered by the spring. And how will i know if i have sufficent pressur on the cylinder. and how would i know if each particular valve is open

lodo1

pretty much if your familiar with doing a leak down test on the car, you can just leakdown test each cylinder, and that will keep the air in the cylinder and keep the valve from dropping in.

schardbody

just use atleast 100-125psi straight to it, dont shut the air off once its aired up or anything. hook up the air leave it on, remove valve spring. you need to put the cylinder at TDC to take any pressure off the valves from the cam. you can tell when all are closed in each particular cylinder.

drumminforev

sweet. again which is better, helms or chiltons

schardbody

i prefer helms, but they are basically the same, just always had helms avail.