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Valve stem replacement - pugtk - 15-12-2014
Hi There,
I've stripped my head down this evening.
However, I just cant seem to get a grip on the the valve stem seals to remove them.
Is there any method to remove these.
Is it a case of force?
RE: Valve stem replacement - Piggy - 15-12-2014
Not really.
More technique.
If you use too much force you could easily damage the valve stem guides which are quite soft.
I used to have a proper tool for them, but 'lost' it when leaving the garage...
Used a set of small molegrips on my recent head build, adjusted to just hold them, twist and wiggle till they come lose, then pull
Like this:
![[Image: valve_stem_seal_pliers.jpg]](http://www.diseno-art.com/images_2/valve_stem_seal_pliers.jpg)
RE: Valve stem replacement - Seb_Ryan - 15-12-2014
Long nose pliers will do the trick, just put one end down the middle and the other on outside and not too far in, twist and pull
RE: Valve stem replacement - pugtk - 15-12-2014
I'll try that tomorrow
I just did'nt want to go pulling them of with a pliers and damage the guides.
Best to leave it and check.
Thanks
RE: Valve stem replacement - Piggy - 15-12-2014
(15-12-2014, 10:17 PM)Seb_Ryan Wrote: Long nose pliers will do the trick, just put one end down the middle and the other on outside and not too far in, twist and pull
Yeah be VERY cautious with this approach!!
Only a mm or so of seal and then its the delicate guide...
RE: Valve stem replacement - pugtk - 16-12-2014
Got them off
Any way to get them on without damaging the rubbers?
..haha
Really should but the correct tool
Valve stem replacement - zx_volcane - 16-12-2014
Tap them on with a small socket?
RE: Valve stem replacement - Piggy - 16-12-2014
See my head build video on youtube....
RE: Valve stem replacement - pugtk - 16-12-2014
(16-12-2014, 08:33 PM)zx_volcane Wrote: Tap them on with a small socket?
Tried that, but any force would have damaged the rubbers
(16-12-2014, 08:58 PM)Piggy Wrote: See my head build video on youtube....
Will do!
Have you a link to your channel?
Thanks
Just seen your link in your footer..haha
RE: Valve stem replacement - Ruan - 16-12-2014
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDIjyzQRAkcMLVvYuyeEC2Q
That might help
RE: Valve stem replacement - Piggy - 16-12-2014
This takes you direct to playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLZ6oHTeOtjjz7uKTUGPfDzKjyzVTFJrj
RE: Valve stem replacement - pugtk - 17-12-2014
Thanks,
I may just look for a socket that catches the collar of the valve stem.
The only one I could find would have just ripped the rubber.
Garage Clean up needed ..haha
RE: Valve stem replacement - nominous - 18-12-2014
Sat and watched all the videos last night. Quite entertaining and informative.
Thanks for doing them.
RE: Valve stem replacement - Piggy - 18-12-2014
Cool, thanks