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Title: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: humbucker on 14 November 2009, 13:12:53
haynes book of lies says pull off with pliers, but the replacement is clearly threaded. Can you advise on best way to remove the valve stem seals as i am a bit stuck! Thanks!
Title: Re: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 November 2009, 13:43:37
Lol, there not threaded, they have rubber lip seals inside.

You can get a tool to remove them which is basicaly a long set of pliers
Title: Re: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: humbucker on 14 November 2009, 13:59:47
thanks mark! It came off with brute force in the end. On to the next one :)
Title: Re: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 November 2009, 14:00:56
Remove them like teeth, a few twists than pull
Title: Re: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: davethediver on 14 November 2009, 14:14:57
Remind me never to tell you when ive got toothache then Mark  ;D ;D
Title: Re: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: humbucker on 14 November 2009, 14:43:24
marks backstreet dental surgery... He he! Any advice re the best way to get the valve collets back on? Theyre tricky little blighters.
Title: Re: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 November 2009, 15:31:41
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marks backstreet dental surgery... He he! Any advice re the best way to get the valve collets back on? Theyre tricky little blighters.

Apply the spring compressor.

Magnetise a small screwdriver.

Get a valve collet and place a dab of grease on the inner radius, place it on the end of the magnetised screw driver.

Dab the collet in place, the grease will make it stick, you can then move it round the valve stem making room for the next one.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/Mick_Dundee/IMG_0232.jpg)

One you get the hang of it its pretty easy.
Title: Re: valve stem seal removal, best method?
Post by: humbucker on 14 November 2009, 21:29:25
thanks mark, grease was a good tip. made things a lot easier :)