snippy
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 10:32 PM |
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Valve stem oil seals query
I`m just about to replace the valve stem oil seals on my Zetec Engine. Half of them have an orange seal, the other half a green coloured seal. Which
colour goes on which side? Am I right in thinking the colour difference is due to the temperatures they undergo? So, would orange be for the exhaust
valves?
Anybody know the answer to this? Thanks,
Nick
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stevec
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 10:34 PM |
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Green is inlet,
Steve.
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snippy
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 12:09 AM |
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My head gasket kit has come with replacement valve stem seals so I may as well swap them while I have the head off, but as stated 8 have green seals
and 8 have orange seals. They are the same size/diameter holes etc so they must be different colours for a reason.
Stevec suggests Green are for inlet. Can anyone else confirm this just for peace of mind. Incidentally, anyone got any tricks on how to get the old
seals out? They`re stuck fast.
Nick
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