Valve Seal Job...

[mooserage]

What's the best way to do this? I am only doing the seals, so should I do the rope trick or just pressurize the chamber with air? Tips, Tricks? Engine will be in the car and I have the tool to compress the springs this way. Also how do you guys get the seals on? Thanks.
-shamus

 

[jepherz]

I've done two cars with the head still on the engine using the rope technique. Using air may work better, but I felt more comfortable using a solid item that was jammed into the cylinder.

Use a corresponding deep socket to tap the seals on.

 

[Terry Posten]

I would not use cheap aftermarket seals, they are not that pricey OEM and that is a job that you don't really want to do again.

 

[Rausch]

Quote:
Use a corresponding deep socket to tap the seals on.

+1 Tap lightly, yet firmly /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[mooserage]

Sounds good guys, thanks for the help. As for the rope, are we talking a pretty thin rope? Like 1/8" dia? and do I just push the piston up till it starts to touch the head? Thanks.
-shamus