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 Oil pressure / valve stem seals questions
#976621
12/16/09 01:52 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 21
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Need a Spot
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I noticed on my 89 Raider. That when I am idling a while or going slow that it smokes a bit when I get back on the throttle. From my old jeepin days this is telling me I have some seepage in the valve stem seals. Is this a correct assumption? I have the 3.0 V6 with a 5 speed. This vehicle is fn remarkable. Damn near better than any Jeep I have owned (cept the built up ones) My next question is ,,, just how hard is it to replace those valve stem seals? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
1989 Raider, 3.0 V6, 5 spd.
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 Re: Oil pressure / valve stem seals questions
[Re: Hitndahedfred]
#976622
12/16/09 03:47 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 396
Mudrunner
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I had the same problem w/mine. W/ the correct valve spring compressor it's not to difficult.The problem that I ran into was that 4 of the 6 exhaust valve guides had retreated into the head. I hope your repair turns out better than mine.
Va_Stumpy
89 Raider
"Never judge horsepower by exhaust"
3.0
automatic
stock as a rock
Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: Oil pressure / valve stem seals questions
[Re: Hitndahedfred]
#976623
12/16/09 03:55 AM
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Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,272
Roll Me Over
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73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: Oil pressure / valve stem seals questions
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
#976624
12/16/09 04:12 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 396
Mudrunner
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Great link...good advise.I didn't use the rope trick I rigged an air fitting into the spark plug hole.It may never happen;but I was afraid the rope would knot up & I'd have to pull the head.I had to pull the engine after all so I guess that was a mute point. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
Va_Stumpy
89 Raider
"Never judge horsepower by exhaust"
3.0
automatic
stock as a rock
Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: Oil pressure / valve stem seals questions
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
#976625
12/16/09 11:45 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 21
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Need a Spot
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I did a search and could not find this. It;s nice to know I do NOT have to remove the heads to do this. Thanks all for your helpl Pics are coming,,,,I promise but with the holidays and all,,,time is at a premium with work and all. GREAT TECH WRITEUP Fred <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
1989 Raider, 3.0 V6, 5 spd.
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Re: Oil pressure / valve stem seals questions
[Re: Hitndahedfred]
#976626
12/16/09 04:58 PM
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Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,272
Roll Me Over
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I did mine with air as well. I purchased the spark plug hole adapters from Napa for ~$14.
Good luck.
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: Oil pressure / valve stem seals questions
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
#976627
12/17/09 12:50 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 927
Rock Warrior
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Be careful to clamp the cams down at the backside with the #4 bearing caps so that the timing belt stays properly tensioned and doesn't skip a tooth when you rotate the engine. I missed that step, and consequently ended up replacing my timing belt and water pump. Probably a blessing in disguise, but it's extra work...
Eric W.
'89 Dodge Raider -- 3.0L V6, MT, SWB
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