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boblx2a
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It appears that my '85 (52K) is starting to need valve stem seals. I have seen the customary puff of smoke on startup and I have noticed having to add oil more then 1 qt between 5K changes. My question is: Are there any other symptoms or do these symptoms sound more serious?
My '86 did not seem to need this cure until it had about 150K on it. But of course a prior owner had done a lot of engine work so maybe he had done the seals once already. Hard to tell about that. But I have owned the '85 since it had 37K on it and I am sure they have not been done.
Does anyone have the procedure fresh in your mind for someone who has never really done the job? I have read about it on this site at one time and have had it done to my other Vette but this time I need to do it myself and need a refresher course.
Thanks............Bob
My '86 did not seem to need this cure until it had about 150K on it. But of course a prior owner had done a lot of engine work so maybe he had done the seals once already. Hard to tell about that. But I have owned the '85 since it had 37K on it and I am sure they have not been done.
Does anyone have the procedure fresh in your mind for someone who has never really done the job? I have read about it on this site at one time and have had it done to my other Vette but this time I need to do it myself and need a refresher course.
Thanks............Bob