Valve Seals
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Drifting
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Valve Seals
I'm going to replace the valve seals on my 1976 L-82...is there anything else that is a "must-do" that should go along with this job (like springs)? Plan on getting the seals from GM, correct?
Last edited by Brcmpbl; Jun 6, 2013 at 09:57 AM.
Had a 1976 L-82, 4-sp
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You don't have to use GM seals. There are other types of seals that use various materials. However, depending what you choose may require machining of the valve stems.
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Drifting
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I don't want to get into any machining, just looking to replace the seals to stop the puff on start-up after long sits.
I would prefer to use GM seals, but I called the local dealer's parts deaprtment they tell me the seals are no longer available.
I would prefer to use GM seals, but I called the local dealer's parts deaprtment they tell me the seals are no longer available.
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I had the same problem with my '76 with a little blue smoke on start up. Fel-Pro seals, I believe I used the umbrella type, resolved the issue. My mileage was about 90K at the time.
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This is more than likely what I used:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...alve+stem+seal
Fel-Pro is top of the line so you have nothing to worry about re quality. Jud
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...alve+stem+seal
Fel-Pro is top of the line so you have nothing to worry about re quality. Jud
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St. Jude Donor '11 thru '25
BTW, if you have questions, Fel-Pro has a tech line I believe and their quite helpful.
http://aftermarket.federalmogul.com/...x#.UbC_YdiE6C4
http://aftermarket.federalmogul.com/...x#.UbC_YdiE6C4
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I thought for sure I had a set and would have give sent them to you but I could not find them. They came with a gasket set I bought 5-6 years ago.
http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...tModelId=22596
http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...tModelId=22596