The ULTIMATE Guide To Replacing Valve Stem Seals The Easy Way

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Chuki - Jump

[theundergroundlairofthesqu]

Well done! Just one gripe:

Just because you have software that lets you add music, doesn't mean you have to add music! It's very annoying when you're talking, and the level is too high. Your content is great -- you can just talk and show things. Music is fine for mechanical montages.

[aafmirq]

To be honest best car channel I've ever subscribed to. I think what makes carpassion channel so great is the attention to detail also the way Greg works just appeals to the common back yard mechanic making it look so easy and encouraging pretty much anyone with a wrench to pull their car apart. Thank you so much Greg

[prefeserdapper]

A trick I learned in tech school. Use some trans gel to stick to the end of your flat-blade screwdriver and then stick your keeper onto the trans gel which is on the tip of your screwdriver. Also put a little bit of trans gel onto the tip of your valve stem. Now your keepers wont fly anywhere! Helped me a lot honestly. Just don't go crazy with the trans gel and it should be fine. I didn't use that type of valve compressor though, mine was more of a "vice grip" style. Should work either way, just don't let up ;) Have fun out there!

[jamesannis]

Greg. When you go to install the retainer put a sheet of plastic wrap between the tool and retainer. That will keep the keepers from flopping about when you compress the spring.

[SailingFrolic]

FINALLY A NEW VIDEO

Thanks dude.
You've singlehandedly taught me more about car anatomy than other channels. You're more in depth than ChrisFix and you showcase what actually matters. Good work dude. You also help with diagnosing problems and you make us understand WHY certain types of maintenance or mods are necessary. Meaning: you teach us the theory, not just the practice. #1 car channel on YouTube. Thanks again dude.

[bigl]

Huge shoutout to the car passion channel.

Just finished the valve seals on my Evo IX. Intimidating job to say the least but “if car passion can do it, you can do it” drove me to take the plunge. Used the Euroexport tool, TOOK MY TIME and everything went well.

Thank you!!!

[brady]

These are the best edited and most engaging car videos on YouTube, I'm always blown away by how much I learn. I'm honestly amazed it's only at 71k subs, this is top-tier content up there with ChrisFix. Keep up the good work!

[Sloppyjalopy]

Don't feel too bad Greg. I think anyone who has done this job themselves has had this happen at least once, me included. What I always appreciate watching your channel, your perseverance through the struggles. It seems like you and I have the same kind of luck, no luck...

[surewhynot]

Seeing this was a relief... you had me worried, Greg. If this happens again, you should totally do an update video. It would be easy to do and still get views!

[jonb]

Hi Greg. Nice video bro. I've done this twice. Once on my 97 Mazda Astina 1.8(lantis, protege, 323f) and once on my 07 Toyota tazz 130 2e. I must admit doing it on the mazda without the right tools is much harder than it is on the Toyota...bcoz of the strength of the springs the mazda valve springs are much harder to compress. I compressed the Toyota springs with my fingers but was very soar after that. I managed to cut a 17/19mm Spark plug socket on the side open and used a extension to compress the springs and it worked great. Gents...one "Very Important" thing I want to mention is: When attempting this, make 100% sure that you clean the bottom around the valve stem because what I found was broken pieces of the older valve stem seals still stuck like a O ring around at the bottom. It can sometimes be difficult to see them. So please make sure before installing new seals to prevent more oil leaks and doing it all over again....All the Best. Thanks Gents

[jeffwest]

Nice demonstration. I'm doing this on a toyota camry v6. I took one head off 2 years ago to do some valve work. I always keep some spare keepers for this very reason. It's hard enough to find a nut or bolt let alone a valve keeper. Nice video. Love the music.

[TheYzfmf]

I don't have a miata anymore and I still watch these videos

[jonyrock]

Finally a video that shows this process on a dohc head with tappets instead of finger lifters. Thanks for the video!

[ctuan]

"No the autozone spring compressor will not work. Those are meant for big block Ford's and not our small little engines."

I have a vehicle with a big Ford V8 and yet still found your video very relevant, engaging, informative and very well put together. You sir have got a new viewer 👌

[Jestervs]

Excellent trick with the rope! I've been fortunate to have access to a compressor, or I'm having to remove the cylinder head for other reasons. A suggestion, if it can be of some use for anyone. When installing the keepers for the vale stem, take a small flat-head screwdriver (a pocket screwdriver) to which you'll apply a small amount of red grease on the tip. Also, apply a small amount of red grease to the inside and outside of one keeper. Then, take the keeper and smear is on the tip of the screwdriver with it hanging on using the grease. Make sure to face the open end of the keeper away from the screwdriver. Afterwards, press down on the valve spring and place the keeper along the stem. Next, slowly release the pressure being applied the valve spring, the keeper will begin to pinch into place allowing the opportunity to lift the screwdriver up and out. It takes a like practice. Cheers!

[drat]

Just to throw two cents worth in; if you lay your keepers curve side down, take a reel small blade screw driver and get just a tad of new grease on the flat side of the blade, you can touch the keeper on the back, it will stick to the screw driver; then with the spring compressed, just set the keeper into place on the valve stem and draw the screw driver out wiping the keeper off onto the valve stem.  The grease will hold it in place, place them both and release the compressor.  There are of course many methods that work, this is just one that has worked well for me for many years.  Nice vid by the way, you took the time, and was all about the job. Thanks!

[marcosgonzales]

You just saved me from doing a HG job. Everyone was so sure it was the HG, but then I listened to the symtoms you were having and it's the same issue I was having. I knew it wasn't the HG. I owned a 95 Miata for 6 years. I miss that thing sometimes. Either way great video, can't wait to do my seals on my Eclipse GST.

[colinbolton]

The stuck seal removal method here with the socket is a gem. The precise size is critical. I found a 6 sided impact one was perfect

[FurryWrecker]

"Sometimes they take 20 seconds, sometimes they take two hours"
>6 days later

[sampatton]

Another great video by Craig Petersburg!