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Old 01-03-2005, 05:31 PM
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I put the seats in and then the seals but it looks like the seals are sitting a little high, and there is a gap between the seat and the seal, is this normal?
Thanks........by the way is there a special orientation for the springs.

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yes i just did the install a couple days ago did you feel the seal seat into place? if so youre good to go
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I always get a 12mm deep well socket and "seat" the valve seals onto the guide by placing the socket over the valve seal and pushing down. You can push them down a good bit doing it like that.
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Originally Posted by gomer
I always get a 12mm deep well socket and "seat" the valve seals onto the guide by placing the socket over the valve seal and pushing down. You can push them down a good bit doing it like that.
Thats good advice. If youre pushing hard enough, the meaty part of your hand should be a little sore after doing all 16 this way.

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Yes the gap is normal. I used a small hammer to tap on the socket I was using to put them on and you can tell when they are seated.




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