Blockhead Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 A quick question, how involved is it to change the stem seals in a 1.8 OHC? Only ask as my current 1.8 is a bit smokey, definately stem seals but probably rings as well- I've got some new seals but is it worth changing them (quick or easy job?) as I plan to RedTop in the nearish future. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 A quick question, how involved is it to change the stem seals in a 1.8 OHC? Only ask as my current 1.8 is a bit smokey, definately stem seals but probably rings as well- I've got some new seals but is it worth changing them (quick or easy job?) as I plan to RedTop in the nearish future. Cheers. put the redtop in if your 1.8 is piston ring failure, as it can be a big task just to put stem seals on and it wont make too much difference to it smoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockhead Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Yeah that's what I was thinking. It only smokes when it's been sitting in traffic for a minute or 2 and you then use the throttle or on over-run slowing down. That said all the time it smells a bit oily but there's no visible smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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