Thread: KA-T Questions
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Old 02-05-2018, 08:48 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by EnnEssEnnKAT View Post
Valve stem seals have a spring built into them so they wear and tear and get weaker over time. Prob a good idea if you have the spring compressor to remove and replace them with new.

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Do the valves need to be replaced as well or are they fine?

I have low HP goals. Around 220 at the wheels.

The warm engine compression test showed 200psi on all four cylinders after 4 cranks. It seems to be a very healthy engine. It has ~90k miles on it.
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