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Apr 1, 2006 | 03:25 PM

EFMAN

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replacing valve stem seals

i'm replacing the valve stem seals in a b16a and i am wondering do you have to take off the head or can it be done with the head on the car ? thanks for any input

Apr 1, 2006 | 03:48 PM

Colt Seavers

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Re: replacing valve stem seals (EFMAN)

I would suggest taking the head off. It will make life easier.

Apr 1, 2006 | 03:54 PM

EFMAN

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Re: replacing valve stem seals (Colt Seavers)

really i've heard that you've had to take the head off than i've heard that its easy if you leave it on so i dont know

Apr 1, 2006 | 03:58 PM

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Re: replacing valve stem seals (EFMAN)

Import builders sell a nice tool for removing the springs with the head on for I think $50. I have done it myself and it not that bgig a deal. Dan

Apr 1, 2006 | 07:23 PM

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Re: replacing valve stem seals (Dan Ruddock)

snap-on has a tool for leaving the head on, too.. but i prefer to just yank the head.

Apr 1, 2006 | 07:32 PM

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Apr 1, 2006 | 08:33 PM

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youll want to fill the cylinders with air, at TDC I think. to hold the valves in place...

i suggest taking the head off...

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Apr 2, 2006 | 05:23 AM

EFMAN

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i took your advice i'm a step or two away from taking the head off and i'm picking up a headgasket today

Apr 2, 2006 | 05:50 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFMAN »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i took your advice i'm a step or two away from taking the head off and i'm picking up a headgasket today </TD></TR></TABLE>

good man, at a shop or a place with air then it is easier to remove springs and seals.

Apr 2, 2006 | 10:26 AM

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sadly i dont have air so we'll see how it goes, wish me luck its my first time breaking apart one of these so hopfully i dont screw anything up

Apr 2, 2006 | 11:13 PM

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ive got the head gasket and intake manifold gaskets if you want them... ill do $65 shipped for both...

Apr 3, 2006 | 12:19 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4sd4dr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive got the head gasket and intake manifold gaskets if you want them... ill do $65 shipped for both...</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks but i've got a freind who works at a parts store so i'm set for that, thanks anyway

Apr 10, 2006 | 07:52 AM

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well, they are OEM honda... so thats why i was offering

how'd it all turn out for you

Apr 10, 2006 | 07:49 PM

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it was fine i had a problem with getting the valve springs to compress so i just took it to a shop and paid like 30 bucks for them to do it which is how much the honda oem valve spring tool was gonna cost so it all worked out thanks for the help guys !