valve seal questions

[levonskinator]

I am replacing the valve seals and I am wondering if when you buy the seals from Service Honda if they come with the sleeve that slips over the valve stem when you install them?

[honda400ex2003]

it is all one peice that slides onto the guide and then the valve slides through it out the top. you have to get 4 of the number 1 on this schematic.
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2003-honda-motorcycle-trx400ex-fourtrax-ex-camshaft-valve/o/m2661sch93915

steve

[levonskinator]

Maybe I wasn't clear enough or I am misunderstanding you, but when you install valve seals there is a little sleeve that temporarily slides over the valve stem where the groove for the keepers are. This keeps the seal from tearing when you install them. This is what I am talking about.

[honda400ex2003]

mine didnt come with a temporary sleeve when i bought them, but they may have used one when they put them back in. I did not actually do mine. I tore it all down but i did not put it back in since i did not ahve the correct compressor to do the springs. steve

[levonskinator]

bump! Anyone else?

[togup]

mine had no temp sleeves either but my seals came in a gasket set

[extremetrucker]

no sleeves in them, i know what your talking about though, just put a dab of oil or grease on the valve stem and slip them on, they are not as elaborate as the ones your thinkin of.

[levonskinator]

Originally posted by extremetrucker
no sleeves in them, i know what your talking about though, just put a dab of oil or grease on the valve stem and slip them on, they are not as elaborate as the ones your thinkin of.

Ok, thanks for the help