.... about to fit valves to my head and the standard rubber cup valve guide seals do not fit - too big for the guide and the inner spring - arse.

so are they necessary? (new valces and guides).

I reckon yes so better start phoning ....

Yes, yes, never leave these out or will smoke / use oil.

.... thought so ... oh well, tools down whilst I try to find some seals

man said O-rings would do and he is expecting the seal tomorrow so I'll guess I'll have to wait.

[Edited on 3/8/09 by 02GF74]

I have a set out of a payen DJ202 headset if any good to you?

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I have a set out of a payen DJ202 headset if any good to you?

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I know a few people running without them.

Generally only get a puff of blue smoke on start up if the car has been standing any length of time, after that not a problem.

It will use a little bit more oil though.

David

I used (original) mini 1275cc valve stem seals on my old crossflow, the original ones wouldn't fit 'cos of the double valve springs. It's a common enough mod.

[Edited on 3/8/09 by UncleFista]

Might be worth giving these guys a bell?
Clicky

(NTDWM)

I know they're not local to you, but they were really helpful when I was looking for rings for my oversize pistons.

Hope you get some sorted.

got mine from burton power part no.FP705A

On tuned turbo cars they even machine a a chamfer in the top of the guide to encourage oil down and do away with the seals.

If the guides are in good condition not really required unless you are expecting 6000 mile service/oil top up interval, it will use a little oil without and puff on startup and long overruns without them.

I only use them on inlets myself.

Regards Mark