i need to know if there is an easy way to remove the valve seals i cant seem to get them off

 

remove valve and cover plate inside of valve cover that is held in place by phillips head screws and clean out with brake cleaner
remove bolt that holds transmission filler tube to head and push to side a little
plug six oil drain holes in head-->this may help http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/M103 ...honda civic parts

 

valve stem seal remover. they are cheap