Jo Bo

Do you mean valve seals? As another replied, guides are part of rebuilding
the head. Off the jeep and with valves removed.

JoBo

"Ralf" <xstream@highstream.net> wrote in message
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> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> R. Griffith
>
>

Jo Bo

Do you mean valve seals? As another replied, guides are part of rebuilding
the head. Off the jeep and with valves removed.

JoBo

"Ralf" <xstream@highstream.net> wrote in message
news:10tjld94v9bj015@corp.supernews.com...
> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> R. Griffith
>
>

Jo Bo

Do you mean valve seals? As another replied, guides are part of rebuilding
the head. Off the jeep and with valves removed.

JoBo

"Ralf" <xstream@highstream.net> wrote in message
news:10tjld94v9bj015@corp.supernews.com...
> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> R. Griffith
>
>

DougW

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Ralf did pass the time by typing:
>> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
>> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> "The only dumb question is the one left unasked."
>
> And yes, they can. But, you need something to keep the valves from
> falling in. Either compressed air into the cylinder (leakdown kit
> if you have one, or a long bit of cord you can pack in.
>
> You can also rotate the engine so the pistons are up for the cylinders
> your working on. Then use a bit of vac hose to hold onto the valves.
> (don't use vicegrips it farks up the surface) ... I know someone who
> did this then wondered why his new seals wore so fast. :/ amazing.
>
> While your in there you might want to go ahead and replace the valve
> springs. It's fairly cheap and the springs do weaken over time.
> Also check the push rods/rockers for proper wear pattern.

Ack!.. but there are dumb answers to questions.

Seals, yes, guides, no, that's a head-off and take it to the shop
operation.

--
DougW

DougW

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Ralf did pass the time by typing:
>> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
>> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> "The only dumb question is the one left unasked."
>
> And yes, they can. But, you need something to keep the valves from
> falling in. Either compressed air into the cylinder (leakdown kit
> if you have one, or a long bit of cord you can pack in.
>
> You can also rotate the engine so the pistons are up for the cylinders
> your working on. Then use a bit of vac hose to hold onto the valves.
> (don't use vicegrips it farks up the surface) ... I know someone who
> did this then wondered why his new seals wore so fast. :/ amazing.
>
> While your in there you might want to go ahead and replace the valve
> springs. It's fairly cheap and the springs do weaken over time.
> Also check the push rods/rockers for proper wear pattern.

Ack!.. but there are dumb answers to questions.

Seals, yes, guides, no, that's a head-off and take it to the shop
operation.

--
DougW

DougW

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Ralf did pass the time by typing:
>> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
>> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> "The only dumb question is the one left unasked."
>
> And yes, they can. But, you need something to keep the valves from
> falling in. Either compressed air into the cylinder (leakdown kit
> if you have one, or a long bit of cord you can pack in.
>
> You can also rotate the engine so the pistons are up for the cylinders
> your working on. Then use a bit of vac hose to hold onto the valves.
> (don't use vicegrips it farks up the surface) ... I know someone who
> did this then wondered why his new seals wore so fast. :/ amazing.
>
> While your in there you might want to go ahead and replace the valve
> springs. It's fairly cheap and the springs do weaken over time.
> Also check the push rods/rockers for proper wear pattern.

Ack!.. but there are dumb answers to questions.

Seals, yes, guides, no, that's a head-off and take it to the shop
operation.

--
DougW

Mike Romain

No, but the seals can be.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Ralf wrote:
>
> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> R. Griffith

Mike Romain

No, but the seals can be.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Ralf wrote:
>
> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> R. Griffith

Mike Romain

No, but the seals can be.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Ralf wrote:
>
> Can the valve guides be replaced on an in-line 6 without pulling the head?
> sorry for dumb questions and thanks.
>
> R. Griffith