Hey guys I have a 3rd gen predator 212 non Hemi head with the 27/25 valves and the smaller 5mm valve stems. I bought the stainless steel valve kit with the 5.5mm valve stems and I am going to have my machine shop ream out the guides to fit the larger valves now my question is should I run valves guide seals. I’ve heard mixed opinions some do some don’t some only run one on the intake. What gives?
Valve Seals
- Thread starter Bonanza Bryan
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Earlier Honda GXs didn't have them at all. I think they may have been added later for emissions purposes. It could have even been for service or warranty claims purposes. If a harmless puff of blue smoke on startup is causing lots of end users to make service requests, then it can be cheaper to install a 5¢ valve seal on every engine to avoid that.
I'd run one on the intake just to help prevent oil consumption.
I'd run one on the intake just to help prevent oil consumption.