bgd73 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 My searches on web are ridiculous. I did this on a v8 with new seals springs and simply hand ground the valves to clean cheaply (and even upgraded to teflon valve seals). Is there such a kit for ea82? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 head gasket set will include new valve stem seals which is all you need for a head job (not including the tools/supplies for doing a valve job). i have a shop do all my heads and they test the springs and have yet to find any out of specification...even on 150,000+ mile motors. i think new springs and valves are rarely needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 head gasket set will include new valve stem seals which is all you need for a head job (not including the tools/supplies for doing a valve job). i have a shop do all my heads and they test the springs and have yet to find any out of specification...even on 150,000+ mile motors. i think new springs and valves are rarely needed. Thanks. Is stretching springs an option ? Or is there a means from another engine cross reference to get some new ones... I have overheated several times and don't trust original integrity-- even if they seem good.I have one cylinder with a leaky valve that goes away when warm (sounds like an exhaust leak if I didn't know any better).If you are certain, I'll just go with them. Are new head bolts a "must do" or just put bolts back in same spot? (that is what I did on a v8 I built if they weren't obviously bent).and lastly, lash adjusters -- do they last forever? If I am 1/4 of 1 quart down on oil, one lets me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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