Hey Team!!

I've been out for a while but I am back!! The 240 is/was running excellently.. I recenty replaced the bearing on the A/c Clutch and filled her with 134 and oil and voila she is ice cold!! First time since i have had the car.. i have to tell you guys about my power steering belst situation that arose from that but that is for another time!! LOL
Anywho My blowby is so horrible that I am blowing oil from under the oil cap.. when ON!! also from the bolt that i believe is the "Thrust BOLT" under the 1st cylinder.. so I ordered the valve stem kit a few months ago in preperation for this..

Here are my two questions:

1: The kit didn't come with the protective sleves.. i'm thinking that a mcdonalds straw will work just to go over the threads on the valves.. what do you guys think?

2: how do you feel about cleaning the camshaft and head with brake parts cleaner? Will it mix with the oil and potentially break down the oil in the engine if some particles are left over? Or do you think that the mixture will evaporate enough that with a oil change afterwards that it will be ok?

3: Removing the rocker arms look easy enough, but what is the best way to ensure that the guides are down good if you don't have the little tool?

4: My seals have a little metal spring running around one end.. i would imagine that this is the upward pointing end.. correct?

I know that there were questions... They grew as I typed!!

Thanks Guys!!

Ron