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Old 03-13-2010, 09:15 PM
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valve stem seals

Hi - I'm in the processing of replacing the valve seals on my 220D using the ************** kit. His guide mentions that I should feel the seal clicking onto the valve guide. I used quite a bit of force but never felt a click. Anyone have tricks to check that the seal is properly seated on the guide?

Also, the seals I took off have no rubber on the outside but the ones I bought are rubber inside and out. Anyone have opinion as to the reason for the difference? Did the rubber on the old ones just crack up and disintegrate?

Thanks everyone.
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1973 220D; mileage ??????
1978 300D; 178,000
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