Replacing Valve Stem Seals on a Chevy 305

Hey guys need a little help on how to replace the valve stem seals. My car has just about 198000 kms on it so im not suprised that they have to be replaced. Plus the car has had 3 different owners (me being the 4th) and not sure how hard the engine has been pushed. Anyways im starting to get sick of when i first start my car up it smokes like Uncle Buck's car did :lol: Even when im stopped in traffic all i smell it my car . How can i go about doing this? I dont want to take the heads off and ive seen that people can use compressed air and a different tool. Thing is i have no clue where to even get one of these tools? Anyone have any idea, also on some good ways to perform this repair? Thanks!

Bar50 said:

Might consider adding an umbrella type seal.

I have done it many times with compressed air. Start on the a/c box side, get the harder to get to ones out of the way first.

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I was thinking of getting those ones for sure! Yea i know the AC side is gonna be a B*****! Espicially with these headers the basically cover the last spark plug. Last time when i did the tune up i had to take the whole friggin header off just to get to the last plug. Anyone have an idea on a better way to get to the plug? Also with the rope idea ive read that people do that too but wouldnt it just be easier and less hassle with compressed air?

nailbender said:

Get your self one of these wrenches. This ones mac, but I'm sure other companies make them.

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wow that actually looks perfect haha! How much was this?

nailbender said:

I can't recall how much it was, but being Mac I'm sure it was 30-40 bucks. Nothing like paying for the name. I wll see if I can get some info.

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Ok because i was just looking on macs website and at Canadian tire and couldnt find anything like this