How To: Valve Stem Seal Replacement

**DJT88** · 22-03-14, 09:27

Originally Posted by Dnk

Mine only smoked a small amount and when we changed the vss they
weren't in very good condition, yours must be totally shot.

Mine also smoked a puff for abuot 2-3 seconds...
I was left over with this (pic), most of the seals split while removing them.. And the inlet side is a pita to rip out.

**carl0s** · 22-03-14, 09:29

I just did this job on my v8 BMW - but I took the heads off and used the big C-Clamp compressors and it was easy peasy!
I had to take the heads off for other reasons really (chain guides, and to drill out air-flow passages).

As it happens I have the original tool that was recommended on here, somewhere.. Never did use it. Somebody else did my Supra for me years ago.

**Krimi** · 30-03-14, 14:09

I've got a question, I have the ferrea valve stem seals, I'm going to install some GSC S1 cams, and Springs, can I put the ferrea seals in the stock valves?? Anyone knows?

**DJT88** · 31-03-14, 17:26

Originally Posted by Krimi

I've got a question, I have the ferrea valve stem seals, I'm going to install some GSC S1 cams, and Springs, can I put the ferrea seals in the stock valves?? Anyone knows?

I've used the Ferrea seals on the stock engine. Got the set from whifbitz. All good so far.
Different springs and cams shouldn't matter as the size of the seals is very much the same, Ferrea and OEM.

**Krimi** · 01-04-14, 00:11

Originally Posted by DJT88

I've used the Ferrea seals on the stock engine. Got the set from whifbitz. All good so far.
Different springs and cams shouldn't matter as the size of the seals is very much the same, Ferrea and OEM.

Thanks

**Chrisbeast** · 31-01-16, 21:29

I recently replaced my valve stem seals using this how to, was excellent. I used Supertech seals. Heres a pic of new against old!

On cold start up occasionally I would see heavy blue smoke also on acceleration although not so heavy.
Car is spot on now.

**naybad** · 23-10-17, 14:37

Looking at changing these has anyone got a copy of the pics in this thread??

**Dnk** · 23-10-17, 14:54

Originally Posted by naybad

Looking at changing these has anyone got a copy of the pics in this thread??

If your viewing with Chrome upload this and you'll be able to see the photos https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...cpkaon/related

**Ric** · 24-10-17, 07:01

Originally Posted by Dnk

If your viewing with Chrome upload this and you'll be able to see the photos https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...cpkaon/related

Yes this works. Would be good if one of the mods could copy the pics to the forum!

**berg** · 24-10-17, 08:17

There’s an adon available for Firefox users too which works fine

Just type “photobucket embed fix” on the adon page

**Annabella** · 24-10-17, 15:05

Originally Posted by berg

There’s an adon available for Firefox users too which works fine

Just type “photobucket embed fix” on the adon page

Excellent just added, thanks.

**Raj32** · 20-11-18, 15:50

Awesome to see this all fully documented and talked about!

**Supra-love** · 11-01-19, 21:18

So good to see these posts. Wish it was like the old days when enthusiasts documented their good work guides

**Glover** · 15-04-19, 21:46

Does anyone have the link to the PDF version of this, cant seem to find it anywhere as stated in the first post. Cheers

EDIT - Doesn't matter found it

**tayr** · 25-04-19, 13:31

how much would a specialist charge for this sort of job now-a-days?

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