Im have trouble removing the stem seals on my b16. They wont budge. Im grabbing them with pliers and pulling up but no luck. I need some advice from somebody thats done this. Thanks.

 

you have to use a punch and hammer to get them out. the punch has to be a little smaller than the stem seal so that it'll go threw and wont F up the head.

 

wat?

OP: twist and pull dude, are they all stuck? or is it just a few?

 

when i did my valve stem seals on my gsr head mine were all stuck. had to use a pick and hammer to cut them off not the best way but it works. and i tried every tool possible fisrt.

 

you can actually get a valve stem seal puller tool. but if that doesnt work and they're really stuck on there you may have to try something more drastic like what was explained above ^

 

I forgot to mention the head is still on the car. The seals are rotating but i just cant pull them off the guides. Im gonna try and make my own puller.

 

I just used pliers and persistance - they eventually all came off

 

i used the tool shown above as well as making my own tools. i just said screw it they are getting cut off. just try not to screw up the gudies. good luck

 

If they will spin then they are not seized. I think you need to stop being a ***** and pull harder. You aren't going to break anything other than a seal you plan on replacing anyway. Get a set of locking pliers on them if you can't get a good enough grip with regular ones.