How to STOP your Engine from Smoking (How to Replace Valve Seals)

A video on YouTube. In Cars, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

A complete step-by-step tutorial on how to diagnose, remove, and replace bad valve stem seals on a car engine, including a leakdown test and valve lash adjustment, saving thousands in mechanic costs.

From the video

Answers: How do I replace valve stem seals and fix engine smoke?

Valve stem seal replacement
Leakdown testing
Valve lash adjustment
Engine oil burning diagnosis
Removing valve springs

What it concludes

Replacing valve stem seals yourself costs around 150 dollars in parts compared to over 2,000 dollars at a dealership.
Using a protective straw prevents scratching the valve stem during seal replacement.
A cylinder leakdown test under 5 percent leakage indicates healthy engine cylinders and valves.

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