Valve Seal question!
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Valve Seal question!
Ok, so I'm cleaning up under the hood right now. And I'm right into a major engine clean up. I have the heads (stock smog L48 crap) on the bench and just tonight decided that before I put 'em back on, I think I should put in a set of valve seals.
Now my question is, do I call GM for these seals and will they need the number off my heads or what? Will I get them from any parts store?
These heads cleaned up nice but they may only be used another year or 2 because I'm gonna bump a nice set on next time. These will be fine until then.
If you know any part numbers I'd be so glad if you shared 'em with me!
Thanks gang! :cheers:
Now my question is, do I call GM for these seals and will they need the number off my heads or what? Will I get them from any parts store?
These heads cleaned up nice but they may only be used another year or 2 because I'm gonna bump a nice set on next time. These will be fine until then.
If you know any part numbers I'd be so glad if you shared 'em with me!
Thanks gang! :cheers:
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Re: Valve Seal question! (Indynut)
Two weeks ago, I installed a set of Felpro stock style valve stem seals on my '80. The Felpro number is "SS 5112" Also says 16-5112 on the box for "16" seals. Put over 1,000mi since install and so far so good :yesnod:
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Re: Valve Seal question! (Indynut)
GM will simply look up the part number for you and sell you O-rings. That is how they came from the factory. As Paul B. has mentioned, there are better non-OEM products out there such as these from Crane Cams.
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Re: Valve Seal question! (glen242)
I just did the seals on my '81 this weekend using fel pro 'O' ring & umbrella type seals. If you need the part numbers, I could dig the boxes out of the bin & check them :)
