T/AWS666

iTrader: (7)

Ok while i was just finishing up my first cam swap. i was following ls1howto's guide on installing the valve seals onto the valve (patriot golds). it said to use a 10mm or 12mm socket and a hammer to seat the seal to the valve. i grabbed a 10mm and said this fits. but after a did a few i realized that the top metal ring on the seal was bending. i then realized a 12mm seats it w/o breaking the metal.

This is obviously somthing i need to go back and fix but...

My question is:
what effects with it have on my motor the way it is?

and can i start the car up and make sure everything else is ok and go back and change the seals later, or should i not start the car with the seals in this condition?




thanks in advance

andrew69_04

iTrader: (148)

If your right there you should cahnge them. Y put it together and have problems in a few 1000miles and tear it al back apart again. do it right and do it once.

T/AWS666

iTrader: (7)

i know thats what i am probly goign to do.


anyone know what the effects of this would be, if i did start the car?

RE AND CHERYL

iTrader: (31)

Bad intake seals will cause the motor to suck oil past the seals and bad exhaust seals can cause almost nothing aside from a little oil getting into the exhaust.

Re'

joker machine

You could burn oil(do to valve seals leaking)

2000Hawk

iTrader: (5)

I agree change it while its already apart, save yourself the hassle. Maybe it isn't damaged enough to cause a problem, but you will sleep better at night knowing you got it right the first time.
-Joel

T/AWS666

iTrader: (7)

i know i agree with all of you. i was really tired but wanted to finish up the valve springs last night. tired and anxious to get it together. not a good way to work. at least i know what i did wrong



thanks everyone