Valve stem seals - need advice - conformation
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Valve stem seals - need advice - conformation Bought some parts from a well known Texas speed shop - asked for a set of valve stem seals (for used 2002 Z06 heads - the originals are probably fine, but I have personality disorders).
I asked if they were "GM" and were told "yes". The package arrived today - no GM markings, just in a generic bag. They are neither brown nor black. They are light to medium blue with a gray metal band around the base.
I am leaning towards just using them, but it would be nice to hear some words of experience / other folks that can confirm these are good as or better than stock items.
I had my head swap all planned for this weekend, so I need to know ASAP. Thanks in advance.
I asked if they were "GM" and were told "yes". The package arrived today - no GM markings, just in a generic bag. They are neither brown nor black. They are light to medium blue with a gray metal band around the base.
I am leaning towards just using them, but it would be nice to hear some words of experience / other folks that can confirm these are good as or better than stock items.
I had my head swap all planned for this weekend, so I need to know ASAP. Thanks in advance.
They're correct as long as it's the style with the seat and seal in two different pieces. That blue one is the viton seal IIRC, which is generally prefered to the GM part.
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Thread Starter
Launching!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 205
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From: Atlanta area, GA
Just expected GM and recvd these. Heard negative things about Felpro head gaskets, didn't know if that carried over. These don't have a "base", just a flat end to the barrel - so I assume I have the right seals. 
