valve stem question

**cj011** · 03-31-2010, 07:28 PM

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** · 03-31-2010, 07:49 PM

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** · 03-31-2010, 07:57 PM

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** · 03-31-2010, 09:04 PM

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** · 03-31-2010, 09:12 PM

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

**cj011** · 03-31-2010, 09:23 PM

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** · 03-31-2010, 09:30 PM

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** · 03-31-2010, 11:16 PM

Thanks for the info.

**Rich64N** · 04-01-2010, 02:16 AM

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** · 04-01-2010, 08:45 PM

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.

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