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raider_gtt

14-02-2011, 15:28

whats the best stem seals to use! i bought the ones from k-tec and they dont fit
or would i be best getting them from renalt main dealer

phase i 16 v turbo

14-02-2011, 15:33

I stock the OE ones and the aftermarket ones.

raider_gtt

14-02-2011, 15:38

I stock the OE ones and the aftermarket ones.

mike whats the best ones to us buddie i have the white one from k-tec but they dont fit they are to big

James5

14-02-2011, 15:43

I use vauxhall 2 litre 16v red top engine valve stem seals much better than the OE white click type, and you get 2 sets for the price of 1 set being of a 16v:D

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS5HxagBT8Khfbw_aH_SlY65NJtxuOc2 TFpPyNMzeviLMqMS2T6oHNAPTI (http://www.vauxhall-car-parts.co.uk/acatalog/90180294_1.jpg)

raider_gtt

14-02-2011, 15:46

I use vauxhall 2 litre 16v red top engine much better than the OE click type, and you get 2 sets for the price of 1 set:D

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS5HxagBT8Khfbw_aH_SlY65NJtxuOc2 TFpPyNMzeviLMqMS2T6oHNAPTI (http://www.vauxhall-car-parts.co.uk/acatalog/90180294_1.jpg)

were from james whats the cost

djinuk

14-02-2011, 16:09

when you say they dont fit , im sure i remember somebody saying they were always very loose.

James5

14-02-2011, 16:20

You could try Vauxhall:D or ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-REDTOP-C20XE-C20LET-VALVE-STEM-SEALS-x16_W0QQitemZ140385730521QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=210 258588039&rvr_id=210258588039&cguid=24f751c112e0a47a43e16751ffedcade

or Mike for OE type if you prefer

markey b

14-02-2011, 16:35

i dont run any... i just live with a puff of smoke on startup :agree:

Shakes

14-02-2011, 16:40

i dont run any... i just live with a puff of smoke on startup :agree:
Do you get alot of smoke mark?
mines smokes untill it gets 3/4's the way up temp gauge then stops.
not sure if its stem seals or piston rings.

HAndy

14-02-2011, 17:37

i dont run any... i just live with a puff of smoke on startup :agree:

yep i agree marky b, deffo if you intend to rev the engine hard , nothing worse than bits of valve stem oil seals floating around in your engine:wasntme:

Brigsy

14-02-2011, 17:46

I dont run any stem seals either. Aslong as your valve guides arent too worn it will be fine.

markey b

14-02-2011, 18:00

Do you get alot of smoke mark?
mines smokes untill it gets 3/4's the way up temp gauge then stops.
not sure if its stem seals or piston rings.

just a puff on startup, no more than that :agree:

Dave Reed

14-02-2011, 18:14

I dont run any stem seals either. Aslong as your valve guides arent too worn it will be fine.

what Brigsy said :agree:

J$£5GTT

14-02-2011, 20:03

mike whats the best ones to us buddie i have the white one from k-tec but they dont fit they are to big

i didnt have a problem...if anything they needed a little force to put on...
and i actually done mine an not by word of mouth heard they were crap..
like most things on here....'oh this dont fit'...that turbo is gash'.....etc..
:D

tubbyG

14-02-2011, 21:09

I have a brand new set of ktec ones for sale, tenner posted!

Tony Walker

14-02-2011, 21:44

cgb uprated were exactly the same as i got from renault standard.

Sparkie

14-02-2011, 22:02

r14480 from gsf.... std renault ones. made by corteco.

raider_gtt

21-02-2011, 18:59