2468Smudge
New Member
I need my stem valve seals replacing on my 200tdi & I’m going to attempt them myself. Might be a daft question but how hard is it for a novice to do whilst following the manual? Many thanks
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
straight forward are you doing it with head on or off
2468Smudge
New Member
Head off and replacing the head gasket at the same time
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
keep valves in order when you remove springs ,pry old seal of with pliers and use a suitable bihex socket to tap new ones on
2468Smudge
New Member
Cheers mate. The only thing I’m worried about is knocking the valves out for timing etc
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
you wont be effecting timing unless you remove cam belt , and setting tappets after is straight forward if you follow rule of 9
2468Smudge
New Member
Appreciate the advice, it’s given me more confidence now. I’ll give it a go what’s the worst that can happen haha
Flossie
Well-Known Member
Your valve spring collets ping off never to be found again, valve stem cap falls off and drops down a drain, put new gasket on upside down etc.
