valve stem question

[cj011]

So I finally popped a head gasket on my 79 cressida. Since I am taking the head off the car anyway, would this be a good time to replace the valve stem seals?

[ma67 lover]

yeah it would make it easier since the cams will already be off the belt and what not it wouldnt hurt. rather than taking it all apart later

[Supra Cameron]

yea im in that process right now as well. my head gasket just went to.. best time to do it, while everything is already apart.

[Josh=MK1]

I am actually doing the HG next week. I had noticed that she would puff a bit of smoke when I start it. Could this be the valve stem seals? Where do you get them?

[ma67 lover]

i think i might have a set at my house i could sell you if you just pay for shipping.

[cj011]

It depends on what color smoke. Also, I wouldn't judge any smoke at start up during winter since all cars pretty much smoke during that time.

So where are you guys getting your head gaskets from?

[ma67 lover]

where i get a good stock hg from is rock auto they sell a really good one. beck arnley is what most people recommend. its fairly cheap and better than most the crap out there

[cj011]

Thanks for the info.

[Rich64N]

Ditto on Beck/Arnley. Quality. And great prices on Rock Auto. But google "Rockauto discount" to get a code for 5-10% off. Um, this is my code, good until May 9 2897583834651

[Josh=MK1]

I had difficulty getting a HG for the 4ME, I ended up getting one from Mark at Vancouver Toyota. Very satisfied with price and shipping.

[Josh=MK1]

It depends on what color smoke. Also, I wouldn't judge any smoke at start up during winter since all cars pretty much smoke during that time.

So where are you guys getting your head gaskets from?

Mine never use to smoke but it is oil as you can smell it, after a few seconds or less than a minute it will clear up. My BHG is not leaking coolant into the oil or cylinders, I am getting oil into my coolant.

[Josh=MK1]

i think i might have a set at my house i could sell you if you just pay for shipping.

Thanks and that sounds great, but my motor is the 4ME, would what you have fit?

[cj011]

Rich, thanks for the info. I'm ordering my stuff right after this...

Josh, I think you and I are on the same boat with a blown HG. If you wait, I have a sneaky feeling that you will start to push coolant out of your water pump or radiator cap. If not that, you may get an intermittent sputter.

I am honestly tempted to dump the carbs for a ms1 and turbo a 4m (total junkyard project). Yes I know it may not be the fastest, but it would give me a chance to get familiar with turbo's again with a motor I could care less about.

[Josh=MK1]

Rich, thanks for the info. I'm ordering my stuff right after this...

Josh, I think you and I are on the same boat with a blown HG. If you wait, I have a sneaky feeling that you will start to push coolant out of your water pump or radiator cap. If not that, you may get an intermittent sputter.

I am honestly tempted to dump the carbs for a ms1 and turbo a 4m (total junkyard project). Yes I know it may not be the fastest, but it would give me a chance to get familiar with turbo's again with a motor I could care less about.

I am not going to give it the chance. Will be changed next week. I haven't drivin it since last October as it has been below freezing for the past few months.
Your project sounds fun! Good Luck!