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97 V6 valve stem seals

Old Feb 9, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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I have recently acquired a 97 Camry with a V6 that smokes quite a bit when it is first started. I am going to replace the valve stem seals as soon as possible. Most cars that I have worked on in the past basically have O-rings for seals. Is this the case with this V6?

It was always possible to buy 'umbrella' seals as a replacement to get a better seal around the valve stem. Does anyone know where to get these types of valve stem seals? Part numbers?
 
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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The engine would use a lip seal contained in a metal retainer. See link below:

http://www.valveseal.com/images/t30e.jpg

Not sure umbrella seals would fit.

You can change the seals with the heads on the engine but it takes a lot of work.

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/valve_stem/index.html
 
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