Aw Crap!

[ForcedFirebird]

If you go to Napa they can get you 12 of them.. for a 1991 Cavalier 2.2L (Exhaust valve seals x12)

Moonwell has put a ton of miles on his cammed 3400 w/o any seal problems.

I did the same, but at Discount (I know, I know - but I haven't seen cheaper Felpro's anywhere), asked for 1991 2.2 Cavi seals. They were $13 or $15 for a set of 8 (4int/4exh), IIRC they came to $27 for both packs. I didn't mind getting extras since I have a bunch of heads that are going on various cars. 3 packs of seals is enough to do 2 set of heads .

[zofo61]

Thanks Dave...and Forced....I appreciate the info

[Superdave]

If you go to Napa they can get you 12 of them.. for a 1991 Cavalier 2.2L (Exhaust valve seals x12)

Moonwell has put a ton of miles on his cammed 3400 w/o any seal problems.

[zofo61]

Cool......I am sold on the Cavi seals then if you say so Dave...and you as well...Force.....so all I need is a part # and I am all over ordering the seals and the shims. Have the Valves and the springs......starting to get all the puzzle peices together........Thanks

[Superdave]

They're better because.. they fit. the 318 seals don't fit the valve stem very tight and let oil past causing exhaust port sludge, excessive carbon buildup in the cyls and smokey startups.


Mine popped off because the springs moved over and hit them, the ones that hadn't been pulled off were just fine.

[ForcedFirebird]

If they are better...I would love the #, but arnt the 2.2 seals the ones that SuperDave had issues with?. And can someone verify why they are better......might as well debate it before i buy it............Hmmm?

Thanks guys.

Dave has issues with them because he used the flat shims and the spring walked enought to het the seals.

Part number in a few minutes, got to finish cooking for our family of 6

[zofo61]

If they are better...I would love the #, but arnt the 2.2 seals the ones that SuperDave had issues with?. And can someone verify why they are better......might as well debate it before i buy it............Hmmm?

Thanks guys.

[geldartb]

do these have a tighter seal on the valve stem.

i think i remember someone saying something like that.

[ForcedFirebird]

I just want to confirm these #s before I order. I am doing the LS6 springs on 3500 heads and I need:
LS6 Springs
GM LS1/6 Shims GM # 12565118
Chrysler 318 seals Fel-pro Viton # SS72844

YES?

Thanks

People say the 2.2 seals are better. I bought a set(two actually-come in a box of , and they are the same seals as a couple of Chrysler and GM motors.

I have the part number in the garage, I can grab it if you need.

[geldartb]

I just want to confirm these #s before I order. I am doing the LS6 springs on 3500 heads and I need:
LS6 Springs
GM LS1/6 Shims GM # 12565118
Chrysler 318 seals Fel-pro Viton # SS72844

YES?

Thanks

yep your good to go . if you get stuck check out the link its pretty informitive on this subject. if you need any extra tidbits of info

[zofo61]

I just want to confirm these #s before I order. I am doing the LS6 springs on 3500 heads and I need:
LS6 Springs
GM LS1/6 Shims GM # 12565118
Chrysler 318 seals Fel-pro Viton # SS72844

YES?

Thanks

[Superdave]

np

I've got a friends 3400 heads here that i need to do the same to..

[johnnymossville]

Well Dave, thanks for the info. Now that I need to run valve seats instead of the brass shims I'm deffinitely going to buy the Comp Cams springs as I know the LS6 springs will bind with the lift of my cam. Good to find that out now. And thanks to geldartb for posting the link for the shim/seats.

[geldartb]

either place is cool to order from. ive ordered from both and they ship fairly quick so your not waiting forever.
i went with the info on this page from grandamgt.com i need to get off my ass and finish the engine so i an enjoy it.

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51512&highlight=ls6+springs

when i did mine i removed as little as possible and found a socket that fit over the nub thing the valve stem comes up through. i can say one thing theres no way there coming off the head.

[Superdave]

cool, thanks. $27 from there for 12. Now i gotta wait till i get paid, lol