My03evo

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Noob question I know but I need to put one on and its a TIGHT fit, is there a tool to do this or does everybody use just a socket or something and push/tap it down? It's not going down as smooth as ones I've done before (only replacing one on this motor tho), which were for a stang and had different style seals but just wondering is theres a trick to put these on? What tools are used?

ak47po

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C6C6CH3vo

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Use a deep socket (12MM I think) that will just fit around, but not touch the spring. Tap on socket squarely with something heavy and metalic. Listen to the sound, it will change once seated, like - tap, tap, tap, tap, tink

My03evo

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Did that and the seal kept on getting banged up and not going down straight, also had the valve through it a hair enough to help it guide it down square but not enough the valve stem would hit the inside of the socket.

I had only gotten one replacement, got a set today from extremepsi.com and will have a whole set tomorrow so I'll have extras if I mess one up.

MechTech

Rent a valve spring compressor tool? Not really sure wat ur trying to do

barneyb

I think the title should read "How do you install a valve stem seal?"

sk8terdude929

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best bet is to rent the tool, Autozone rents them out and you get the full amount back when you return it. better to do it right (with the right tools) the first time.

My03evo

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That's what I meant...

As for the tool from Autozone I don't think they have a tool for the seal, and not sure if they got a spring compressor for OHC motors. I got one made from a modified C-clamp but only works on OHV motors like in my stang. I know a guy with a machine shop I might end up going there, he has a setup on his drill press that pushes the spring down to get the keepers in instead, save me some time goin to autozone and all that.