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    Actually.. since they are press on, they can slide back off.

    Seems like you did enough work that maybe it's a gasket etc, but that's not common on a 3800. These motors don't typically burn oil, my best guess is that one of the seals popped off. Kinda depends on how they are put on. I like to use the Fel Pro vitons (look exactly like the zzp ones, but always come with the right number of them in the box). Then I use a 1/4" 10mm deep socket to clear the valve stem and lightly tap the socket a couple of times with a rubber mallet. Oh.. and in the last couple of sets I got, there was a nice sleeve to go over the stem and keep the seal from being chewed by the groove for the locks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    Actually.. since they are press on, they can slide back off.

    Seems like you did enough work that maybe it's a gasket etc, but that's not common on a 3800. These motors don't typically burn oil, my best guess is that one of the seals popped off. Kinda depends on how they are put on. I like to use the Fel Pro vitons (look exactly like the zzp ones, but always come with the right number of them in the box). Then I use a 1/4" 10mm deep socket to clear the valve stem and lightly tap the socket a couple of times with a rubber mallet. Oh.. and in the last couple of sets I got, there was a nice sleeve to go over the stem and keep the seal from being chewed by the groove for the locks.

    Hey Bill. Where did you get your valve seals from? Might you have a part number? My only problem is will they work with my XP cam?
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