Valve stem seals

[tiff_lee]

Got the head off and apart for a skim at the moment just wondering is it worth replacing the valve stem seals? the club shop currently has none in stock so wondering is it worth the effort sourcing some from elsewhere?

[DK DEVELOPMENTS]

I use Vauxhall X20XE stem seals much better then those White hard plastic stem seals and they don't pop off either.

[phase i 16 v turbo]

I have just under 100 left in stock if you need some.

[tobester]

Or just don't use them at all, I don't. :)

[tiff_lee]

So whats the worst case scenario of not using them, burning a little extra oil?

[Brigsy]

I dont use any, you will have no problems if the valve guides are in good nick.

[tobester]

No problems unless guides are worn. then maybe a bit smoky on overrun/idle. :-)

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

I dont use any, you will have no problems if the valve guides are in good nick.

Same, I don't use them, they have a habit coming loose and damaging the valve guide.....

[tiff_lee]

The popular choice seems to be none so ill give that a shot, thanks guys.

[Mart]

They weren't fitted from the factory on ph1's.

Cue the 'Renault had it right...' shpiel :D

[J$£5GTT]

They weren't fitted from the factory on ph1's.

Cue the 'Renault had it right...' shpiel :D


if thats true then did the phase 1's have differant tolerances between stem an guide?
of naff all difference?

:)

[clee]

.....more likely they forgot to put it on the build sheet after a heavy 4 hr lunch .....