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gazza82 · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Replace steam valve seals

I know our HDi can be a bit smokey on hard acceleration, but I don't know that I've ever had to load up the boot with coal and fill the water tanks! Wink

Do you think the OP means "valve STEM seals" ... ????

carlh654 · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:57 am Post subject: Re: Replace steam valve seals

dont even attempt it unless you know what your doing, ive rebuilt a few heads and theyre easy to screw up as is engine timing if you dont do it right

cov206 · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: Replace steam valve seals

sorry

1.4 8v petrol

Edward · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Replace steam valve seals

I reckon it's for a paddle steamer.

CD-B3 · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Replace steam valve seals

macj wrote:

I think its a traction engine

My first thought too Laughing

macj · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Replace steam valve seals

I think its a traction engine

MrBSI · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Replace steam valve seals

p**sing in to the wind until you tell us what engine you have Rolling Eyes

cov206 · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:28 pm Post subject: Replace steam valve seals

What tools are needed?

Other things to replace along the way "while you are there" soty of things.

Do 206's have stretch bolts?