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Mike Richards 07-06-2005 01:14 PM

Air Compressor for M103 valve seal replacement ?
 
Would this compressor be sufficient to keep valves elevated in a 103 engine for valve stem seal replacement?

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?categorycode=3483A&mfrcode=ALT&mfrpartnumber=835183

nglitz 07-06-2005 03:21 PM

Yes. BTDT, just don't let the connection slip off. :( BTDT, too.

LarryBible 07-06-2005 05:38 PM

Most any compressor will do that job since it takes pressure not volume. As nglitz said, if the valve slips down and looses seal, it's gone. For this reason, make sure the piston is at the top on the cylinder you are working on. If the piston is at the top you will be able to lift the valve with your fingers to reseal. For that matter, some guys just roll the piston to the top and change the seal, at least on a diesel. I don't know if the chamber is tight enough for this to work on your engine.

Good luck,

PaulSpringmann 07-06-2005 05:46 PM

I did valve seals on my 560sl w/o compressed air; just turned each cylinder to TDC.


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