CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

New Valve seals too?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:09 AM
Share
  #1  
72Shark's Avatar
72Shark
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
Default New Valve seals too?
I'm installing a new cam, valve springs, retainers, and pushrods. Do I need to install new valve seals too? I have a 2002 Z06, with 13K miles. Saw somewhere (cant remember where) where it is recommended to install new "brown" exhaust valve seals on all 16valves. (If so, where is the best place to purchase these???) Thanks.
Reply
0
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:52 AM
Share
  #2  
FRCTony's Avatar
FRCTony
Drifting
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,737
Likes: 0
From: Northern VA
Default
The valve springs you use will dictate whether they need to be replaced.

I would ask the vendor. Many spring kits come with new seals.
Reply
0
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:56 AM
Share
  #3  
vettenuts's Avatar
vettenuts
Team Owner
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
 
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 22,025
Likes: 192
From: At the beach in little Rhody
Default
If you go with beehive springs, no. If duals, not only do you need new seals but they must also be the older design.
Reply
0
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:17 PM
Share
  #4  
72Shark's Avatar
72Shark
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
Default
Springs are Comp 918's.
Reply
0
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:21 PM
Share
  #5  
FRCTony's Avatar
FRCTony
Drifting
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,737
Likes: 0
From: Northern VA
Default
No seal replacement required for those. I'd keep what you have
Reply
0
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:29 PM
Share
  #6  
72Shark's Avatar
72Shark
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
Default
Awesome! Thanks.
Reply
0
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:37 PM
Share
  #7  
vettenuts's Avatar
vettenuts
Team Owner
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
 
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 22,025
Likes: 192
From: At the beach in little Rhody
Default
Yep, should make for an easy swap. If you don't have a tool yet, the Crane/VHP tool is the best I have seen.
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To New Valve seals too?

Back to Subforum
C5 Tech
View Next Unread
Date Assembled




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:30 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE