big_wasa
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| posted on 24/4/05 at 10:29 AM |
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valve stem seal removale????
I want to remove my old valve stem seals/seats from my zetec head..I dont have the proper tool..Any one got any bright ideas before I bend over and
take it to the ford dealership
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/4/05 at 10:54 AM |
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Ihave a tool for removing valve stem oil seals, they are like a pair of pliers with curved jaws and a lip on the lower edge (when stood on end with
handles uppermost) . have used pliers in the past ,found the best method was to lightly grip the seal and rotate until loosened before trying to pull
seal from guide . Using the correct tool follows the same procedure can't say it worked better though. Any decent engine recondioners should be
able to remove them for you, probably cheaper than a Ford dealer?
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NS Dev
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| posted on 25/4/05 at 08:20 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
I want to remove my old valve stem seals/seats from my zetec head..I dont have the proper tool..Any one got any bright ideas before I bend over and
take it to the ford dealership
Cromwell tools sell some stem seal pliers
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/SYK5031786C?popup=yes
I have the same issue with my XE engine. One bit of advice I would give is to make a sleeve to protect the lifter bores when removing the seals,
whatever way you do it. Be very easy to scratch them!
[Edited on 25/4/05 by NS Dev]
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