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Unread 03-07-2013, 12:37 AM
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You can also see the valve seals that the valve stems push through. If these wear out oil will slip past them excessively causing smoke out your exhaust. They are cheap and come included in engine overhaul kits. With the spring retainers and springs removed:



How well do you think this valve was seating with all of that carbon buildup?


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