Valve Seals

NONACK · 05-10-2007, 03:26 PM

I am buying a 1987 MR2 soon, and would like to know how hard it is going to be to replace the valve seals. I have basic tools and moderate mechanical experience. The valve seals need replacing because the car burns oil when driven hard and when first started.

seven_mgte · 05-12-2007, 02:33 PM

I'm not sure if you can do it without taking the head off. with the head off it isn't too hard, provided you have a valve spring compressor to reinstall the valves. some parts stores allow you to rent/borrow tools, so you might be able to find a spring compressor.

I have a suspicion that there is a way to do it without removing the head, but I have no idea how.

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NONACK What skills? Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 145 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Valve Seals I am buying a 1987 MR2 soon, and would like to know how hard it is going to be to replace the valve seals. I have basic tools and moderate mechanical experience. The valve seals need replacing because the car burns oil when driven hard and when first started.

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05-12-2007, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
seven_mgte Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coquitlam, BC.ca Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I'm not sure if you can do it without taking the head off. with the head off it isn't too hard, provided you have a valve spring compressor to reinstall the valves. some parts stores allow you to rent/borrow tools, so you might be able to find a spring compressor. I have a suspicion that there is a way to do it without removing the head, but I have no idea how.