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Valve Stem Seal Question

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Old 12-27-2008, 06:46 PM
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hey guys, i wanna do new valve stem seals in my 89gt...im running edelbrock performer heads ( 1.90I, 1.60E). what stems should i get and which material is the best? i noticed on summmits website there is teflon, viton...ect, and also which type of stem seal do i need? thanks
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Old 12-27-2008, 09:16 PM
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viton seals are what I have used with no issues and if you have 11/32 valves than seals for that size
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Old 12-27-2008, 10:45 PM
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yea i have 11/32 and i found out its a positive stop, idk the valve guide though.there is a bunch of diffrent sizes
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Old 12-28-2008, 02:24 AM
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"probably" .530 diameter valve guide, BUT you must check
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Old 12-28-2008, 03:21 PM
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i have had great luck with just factory replacement felpro's from your local auto parts store...
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