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Valve Stem (heads) Issue?
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<blockquote data-quote="ViciousBlack97" data-source="post: 15853454" data-attributes="member: 157485"><p>Valve stem seal replacement is a fairly complex procedure, and usually requires specialized tools to complete. You've got to pull the valve spring off of the valve, and then remove and replace the seal. Depending on the shop you take it to, the estimate might be fairly high. I've replaced the seals on an OHV engine before, but that's fairly simple compared to the DOHC's architecture. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've always heard valve stem seals were a bit of an issue for these cars when they get older. I mean, my Cobra smokes on startup every once in a while and will blow a cloud of smoke on the first real wide open pull I do after I park it, but it isn't really a death sentence. I definitely wouldn't get rid of the car due to some leaky valve stem seals.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ViciousBlack97, post: 15853454, member: 157485"] Valve stem seal replacement is a fairly complex procedure, and usually requires specialized tools to complete. You've got to pull the valve spring off of the valve, and then remove and replace the seal. Depending on the shop you take it to, the estimate might be fairly high. I've replaced the seals on an OHV engine before, but that's fairly simple compared to the DOHC's architecture. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've always heard valve stem seals were a bit of an issue for these cars when they get older. I mean, my Cobra smokes on startup every once in a while and will blow a cloud of smoke on the first real wide open pull I do after I park it, but it isn't really a death sentence. I definitely wouldn't get rid of the car due to some leaky valve stem seals. [/QUOTE]
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