How easy is it to change both the Valve seals and Piston Rings

Vtechjoe

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• May 10, 2024

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How easy is it to change both the Valve seals and Piston Rings ?

Is it a DIY job that can be done with basic tools

Or is it better to buy that parts I need/want and take it to my preferred garage ?

Is it worth renewing the Head gasket at the same time ?

Cheers for any advice !

 

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Anaconda

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• May 10, 2024

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I did the vavle stem seals on the 200tdi not long ago, I took the head off.
Get the green Elring ones that Turners sell. They are tight to fit, get a spare one or two incase you damage one fitting it. First time I have done it and damaged one of the new seals.

 

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lynall

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• May 10, 2024

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If you are doing piston rings you are going to be doing the head gasket anyway.

I assume you have a smoke problem?

 

300bhp/ton

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• May 10, 2024

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Vtechjoe said:

How easy is it to change both the Valve seals and Piston Rings ?

Is it a DIY job that can be done with basic tools

Or is it better to buy that parts I need/want and take it to my preferred garage ?

Is it worth renewing the Head gasket at the same time ?

Cheers for any advice !

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Not sure your question makes sense tbh. What is wrong with your engine and what are you Terri achieve?