Valve Stem Seals

[mike]

has anyone here tried using them in our engines? if so, where could i get some?

cheers!
mike

[Geoff]

They come in many of the gasket kits but DO NOT USE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! when new the motors had seals but what happened is they went hard and broke, then fell into the motor only to be sucked up the pick up tube and into a journal. They have not been used in 15-20 years, all the motors that i have ever seen with them had them in various areas (oil screen,oil pump,oil galley etc)

[mike]

i will be running the stock screen along with a FF oil system so if they did fall apart they'd stay in the sump. the reason why i ask is my #3 intake valve is leaking oil down the guide and was looking for a quick solution to it.

i guess i'll just get the guide replaced.

thanks
mike

[John W. Kelly]

I've rarely used them. Kinda smokes a bit when I park sideways on a hill!

[jim martin]

i'm looking at running valve seals on my intakes.i need too look deeply into oil control in the combustion chamber .i think its a great option if you are running any type of forced induction or high compression .                            oil = detenation  !!
if you are looking at it too help control oil burning due too worn guides, due yourself a favour and replace the guides/heads .they are cheap these days