Best Tool to Install/Remove Valve Sten Seals?

nirvevo · Oct 21, 2009, 11:47 AM

OK, I know about the

MD998737 Tool to install the valve stem seals, but what about removing them?

Does the 4g63 (Evo VIII) require a special "narrow aceess valve stem seal pliers" or will a standard size work?

Also, most mfg's say you can use the VSS Pliers to both remove and install the seals ... anyone do that successfully?

thanks

blueshark123 · Oct 21, 2009, 12:51 PM

I'd assume regular pliers would do the trick. Not sure on the 8s though

nirvevo · Oct 21, 2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks,

... but I'm looking for hands on knowledge.

I intend to use specific Valve Stem Seal Pliers, I'm just wondering whether the 4G63 requires the special narrow version of that tool.

thebluesky · Oct 21, 2009, 07:08 PM

Don't waste your money on a special tool for just the seals. I just rebuilt my head and pliers worked just fine. They come off without issue.

nirvevo · Oct 21, 2009, 10:27 PM

Well if regular pliers worked, I guess the regular VSS pliers ought to work.

I like using the right tool for the job, at least most of the time.

anybody else have experience with this removal and install process?