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1394 Posts Member #: 1346 Post Whore bromsgrove |
13th May, 2009 at 06:13:31pm
I am just changing the stem seals to see if this stops the burning oil. I was told today on the exhaust to take off the little spring and make a tiny snip around the edge to allow a little oil in. Just want to make sure this is right. Thanks.
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4314 Posts Member #: 700 Formerly British Open Classic The West Country |
13th May, 2009 at 07:03:50pm
There is a train of thought that says you don't need stem seals on the exhaust valve. Isambard Kingdom Brunel said:
Nothing is impossible if you are an Engineer |
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1394 Posts Member #: 1346 Post Whore bromsgrove |
13th May, 2009 at 07:18:39pm
On 13th May, 2009 Rob H said:
There is a train of thought that says you don't need stem seals on the exhaust valve. thanks for your train, can you expand on this for me, pros and cons |
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4314 Posts Member #: 700 Formerly British Open Classic The West Country |
13th May, 2009 at 07:27:55pm
If the inlet valve stems leak into the inlet ports then the engine burns oil. Also there's a vacuum in the inlet ports whilst the exhaust is positive pressure. Isambard Kingdom Brunel said:
Nothing is impossible if you are an Engineer |
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 4641 Posts Member #: 20 My sister is so fit I won't show anyone her picture Lake District |
13th May, 2009 at 07:42:14pm
I never fit them on the exhaust & don't specify them on any of my heads either. On a standard engine they're probably ok, but on any kind of tuned Turbo the oil helps keep the valve cool. |
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1394 Posts Member #: 1346 Post Whore bromsgrove |
13th May, 2009 at 07:55:21pm
thanks, just so i am sure no stem seals on the exhaust then? |
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 3692 Posts Member #: 1833 Formally mini_majic Auckland, New Zealand |
13th May, 2009 at 07:59:39pm
If you were snipping them to allow a little oil onto the valve then this would surely contradict the point of having the stem seal there anyway... |
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1394 Posts Member #: 1346 Post Whore bromsgrove |
13th May, 2009 at 08:05:41pm
On 13th May, 2009 James_H said:
If you were snipping them to allow a little oil onto the valve then this would surely contradict the point of having the stem seal there anyway... valid point |
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