china-oilseals

  How important is the correct installation of  oil seals ? Even if the oil seal has been correctly selected and the grooves in the seal mounting area have been reasonably sized, but the seal has not been installed scientifically and correctly, there is no guarantee that it will perform 100% of its intended function.  Honglei  takes you through how the oil seal should be installed.   Valve Oil Seal   How should the oil seal be installed? 1.When installing the oil seal, the key should be removed first before installing the oil seal.   2.When installing the oil seal, apply oil or lubricant first and round off the shaft end and shoulder of the oil seal.   3.When installing the oil seal, be sure to make the lip end of the oil seal face towards the side of the oil being sealed, and avoid reverse assembly of the oil seal.   4.Assemble the oil seal with professional tools to avoid damage to the oil seal lip when the oil seal lip passes through the thread, keyway, spline, etc.   5.No violent o

  If you suspect that you have a bad  valve seal , there are a few steps you can take to try to repair it:     Clean the valve and surrounding area Use a small brush or toothbrush to clean any dirt or debris from the valve and the area around it.   Apply a penetrating oil Spray or apply a penetrating oil, such as WD-40, to the valve stem and the surrounding area. This can help to loosen any stuck or seized parts and make it easier to remove the valve.   Remove the valve Use a valve removal tool, such as a valve spring compressor, to remove the valve from the engine. Be careful not to damage the valve or the valve seat while removing it.   Inspect the valve seal Once the valve is removed, inspect the seal for any visible damage or wear. If the seal is damaged, it will need to be replaced.   Replace the valve seal Use a seal replacement tool to remove the old seal and install a new one. Make sure the new seal is properly seated and aligned before reassembling the engine.   Reassemble the