Valve stem seal installation tool
So after watching a few videos of people installing valve stem seals on their Miatas with the head still on, I noticed a few people use this () tool.
However in the Amazon reviews, one reviewer states that the tool is too big to fit in the Miata head. Has anyone tried using/used this tool to remove their keepers? |
There's a kit (Lisle 36050) that comes with two, including a smaller one. The smaller one is not sold separately, AFAIK.
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I Have the Lisle 36050 tool. Got it from amazon too. It works a treat.
Removing the keepers was the easy part. Replacing them was directly proportional to the amount of movement in the valve. some of them first go.....whenthere was no movment. others took a few goes. as well as repostioning the rope to make sure there is minimum amount of movement in the valve. I also lost grip on one valve & it threw the tool into the bonnet & ended up on the garage floor. Thankfully the magnet is super strong & had the keepers still inside the tool. but the retaining plate for the spring had disappeared.....eventually found. LOL |
I bought the kit, based on Hornetballs's thread. It included the special pliers to pull the seals. Makes the job much easier.
Doesn't seem to be available on amazon anymore. WTF? |
If these are the pliers, they're available separate.
CTA Valve Seal removal pliers https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...d6d7f92470.png |
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The won't fit a Miata review is mine, glad it seemed to have saved someone the headache. The smaller dia tool definitely works. I also prefer these pliers as they won't knick the valve stem it it slips off and bonks the stem.
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^ These have a better review and for less money
Valve seal removal pliers https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...49cc0313dd.png |
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