Did you check the valve guides for wear of play? Worn guides, especially intakes can cause all sorts of running problems from oil consumption to bad idle. The intake valves also get a seal washer on the stem. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:08 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Exhaust & intake valve instalation question I have my heads all cleaned up and the valves lapped. Do I put motor oil on the valve stems to pre lub them before assembly? Thanks Pascal '84 Westy |
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