valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

ok.. so I'm installing my valve stem seals.. almost done and I notice some of the rubber that attaches to the metal portion is ripping when I press them on with a 12mm socket.. it's not bad, but should I removed them and install another set? if so how the ---- do you put them on without ripping this part?

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Re: valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

is there some type of sealer I could put on it?

Re: valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

There is a special little plastic straw looking thing that comes with the new valve seals!


USE IT

And the valves go in 1st!

Re: valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

i didn't get a god damned tool with mine, god damn ---- mother fucker.

25 dollars worth of stem seals wasted

Re: valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

ok first put the valves in so it helps keep it straight.
make sure you put the seal over the valve stem before you use the 12mm socket to push them down.
i've done it a few times, i never use the plastic sleeve and i've never had a problem

i found one of these for free on craigslist so next time i get to use it
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I still have my old plastic thing. If you want it PM me the addy. :6

Re: valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

You probably got a few sets (multi packages) there should be "a" plastic sleeve with each package of seals. They're probably clear, like the plastic bag the seals came in.

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just curious where did you order this kit from?

Re: valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

came with FJT's rebuild kit

Re: valve stem seal question.. need some help
 

Your locks are square or bead groove? If bead, simply gently twist and slide down the valve. square groove requires a little more care. Then take a deep well socket that just fits over the rubber and tap it onto the guide.