[W126 Coupe] valve guides

[Chet Hwilka]

Value guides will require pulling the heads and the heads should be reworked
by a pro..

http://home.comcast.net/~chwilka/cylinder_head_removal_and_replac.htm

 

Valve stem seals can be done with the heads on, but will most likely be a
temporary fix as the guides are the problem with hi-mileage engines. (BTDT)

http://home.comcast.net/~chwilka/ValveStemSealReplacement.htm

 

Chet

 

Jonathan wrote:

Around 800 or so..it's just a band aid to the Greater problem, ie valve
guides.  You need a few special tools but it is Doable..however, if you drop
a valve in a cylinder...my Word do you have Problems :-P

Jonathan

Gary wrote: 

i need to replace mine 88 560...how much should this job cost?   curious,
can this be done by  a do it yourselfer.  is it hard.  

 
 
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