The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - Changing valve seals using air chuck: If I have air leaks are the heads toast?

thecatseye66 · 02-18-2007, 05:45 PM

Thanks for the help guys!
I put the spring compressor on the exhaust valve that was leaking and after tightening it up I spun it a quarter turn and it popped up tight with no leaks!

It's never overheated. The engine runs great.

But--now I can't get the concentric holders to release with the spring compressor on the valve/spring assembly.

Can I just tap the top of the retainers with a piece of wood?

I love this board.

02-18-2007, 05:45 PM	#10
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Re: Changing valve seals using air chuck: If I have air leaks are the heads toast? Thanks for the help guys! I put the spring compressor on the exhaust valve that was leaking and after tightening it up I spun it a quarter turn and it popped up tight with no leaks! It's never overheated. The engine runs great. But--now I can't get the concentric holders to release with the spring compressor on the valve/spring assembly. Can I just tap the top of the retainers with a piece of wood? I love this board. __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico