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Old 12-31-2009, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Chas H View Post
Maybe not bad valves, but that ring of crud on the valve stem could have damaged the new seals. I usually use a bit of Scotch Brite to clean up the valve stem when I replace the seals.
I cleaned it all up and lubricated accordingly. I did the same method as when I did my 300TE last year (which since has not burned a drop).
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