DeTomaso Mailing List: December 97, Message #202
     



From: 	"Franck, Donald J" <francdj@texaco.com>

Subject: RE: Smokin motor

Date: 	Mon, 15 Dec 1997 12:03:14 +0000



Is there any sure fire way to tell if the guides are worn or if you just

need seals?



> -----Original Message-----

> From:	My427Stang [SMTP:My427Stang@aol.com]

> Sent:	Monday, December 15, 1997 5:52 AM

> To:	Multiple recipients of list

> Subject:	RE:Smokin motor

> 

> Sounds like valve seals to me, when the seals get older and brittle it

> allows

> a little oil to run down the valve guides during start up and during high

> vacuum.  Usually you can replace just the seals, but if the guides are

> worn,

> you have to pull he heads and get them replaced.  Hope this helps!