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With reference to the recent posts on replacing valve guide seals.
It is bloody annoying when a guide seal pops' off and it's still a pain changing one with the head in place. I've had an idea for a few years of how to prevent the seal from popping off but never needed to do anything about it until I had one come off recently just after a complete head rebuild.
I machined up two thin steel sleeves to push snugly over the guide seals to secure them in place. The motor has only done 1500 miles since and so far the mod has been successful.
It's probably a little too early to crow but I do feel it is worth mentioning as others might like to try it.
Dave
It is bloody annoying when a guide seal pops' off and it's still a pain changing one with the head in place. I've had an idea for a few years of how to prevent the seal from popping off but never needed to do anything about it until I had one come off recently just after a complete head rebuild.
I machined up two thin steel sleeves to push snugly over the guide seals to secure them in place. The motor has only done 1500 miles since and so far the mod has been successful.
It's probably a little too early to crow but I do feel it is worth mentioning as others might like to try it.
Dave