Replacing Valve Stem Oil Seals

[outrage_uk]

Hello. Can anyone tell me how you would go about changing the oil seals on the valves. Its a 1999, VTR. I've had a look on here but the only thing I can seem to find is people confirming they need changing.

I'll be changing the head gasket at the end of the month so I am assuming this is the time to do it. :cool:

Thanks in advance :y:

[blackie_2k5]

hold up. can i ask why? for what reason and of course thankyouplease?

[outrage_uk]

Blue smoke on start up, drinking oil etc. Dont think oil on start up would be the head gasket?

[outrage_uk]

Anyone? :(

[Mr_P]

You need to strip the head down. So have to remove cams, rockers. etc. depending on model. Compress and remove each valve. Pull off old seal using a suitable pliers (long nosed or a valve stem seal pliers etc) and pop new seals on. Iirc a 10mm or 11mm socket is perfect for pushing the new seals back into place.

Then build the head back up.

[raunchz]

^^^ spot on ! 10mm socket for pushing them on is a great tip!