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Valve seals - Replacement tools and tips
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<blockquote data-quote="P49Y-CY" data-source="post: 17027778" data-attributes="member: 10216"><p>i agree bob. yes it might sound crazy to pull the engine just to replace certain items like this but the size of the 4v heads and their configuration in this chassis makes a nightmare out of working over the fender. i too would def pull the motor, but i'm not a pro mechanic.</p><p></p><p>op my very low mileage coupe developed this problem early on from sitting so i replaced them a couple of years ago and it fixed the problem nicely. but, even with the heads on a bench i had too much trouble replacing them with the cams in place, so i removed the cams.</p><p></p><p>as mentioned, there are separate tools for the intake and exhaust followers on a 4v. and if the cams are out, this is a very handy tool to remove the keepers </p><p></p><p>euroexport Original Valve Spring Compressor Tool for Ford Modular 4.6L 5.4L 4 Valve Cobra GT Shelby GT500 FR500 Navigator <a href="https://a.co/d/bEGprqM" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/bEGprqM</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>good luck! i think you'll be fine with the felpro seals.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P49Y-CY, post: 17027778, member: 10216"] i agree bob. yes it might sound crazy to pull the engine just to replace certain items like this but the size of the 4v heads and their configuration in this chassis makes a nightmare out of working over the fender. i too would def pull the motor, but i'm not a pro mechanic. op my very low mileage coupe developed this problem early on from sitting so i replaced them a couple of years ago and it fixed the problem nicely. but, even with the heads on a bench i had too much trouble replacing them with the cams in place, so i removed the cams. as mentioned, there are separate tools for the intake and exhaust followers on a 4v. and if the cams are out, this is a very handy tool to remove the keepers euroexport Original Valve Spring Compressor Tool for Ford Modular 4.6L 5.4L 4 Valve Cobra GT Shelby GT500 FR500 Navigator [URL]https://a.co/d/bEGprqM[/URL] good luck! i think you'll be fine with the felpro seals. [/QUOTE]
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