[Healeys] valve stem seals

[David Nock]

Yes it can be done.

	1. Remove spark plugs and pressurize the cylinder with air pressure  
with the cylinder at TDC and rocker arm assy removed.
		MAKE SURE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL.  If the engine is not at  
TDC the engine will start to turn as soon as there is air pressure  
applied.

	2. Now you will need the get a  spring compressor that will work to  
compress the spring and remove the keepers. Do not push the valve  
down as that will release the air pressure and drop the valve down  
into the cylinder.

	3. Now you can replace the valve seal and re assemble.

The valve seals that you had on should not have dried up after  
sitting for a couple of years are you sure that this is the problem.





David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Nov 29, 2007, at 8:19 AM, Brashear, Jack, N wrote:

> Hi All, I'd like to put in new valve stem seals on my Mk2 (29E)  
> engine.
> I'm thinking this can be done without removing the head but I'm not
> certain.  Sooo, I'm looking for a little help here.... Please??  Oh  
> yes,
> I have aftermarket bonnet-looking seals now and they seem to have  
> become
> brittle after over 2 years of non-use.  As always, many thanks to this
> great list.
>
> Jack
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