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valve stem seals
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:29 pm
by MIKE DAVIS
I notice that there are several different valve stem seals out there. The original Honda style, which have retainer springs both top and bottom, the Kibblewhite ones with the same double retainer springs [very expensive] and the ones by "genesound" which only have the springs at the valve guide. Obviously the Viton seals would be the better choice but which ones. Given the work involved would the savings really be justified?
Re: valve stem seals
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:39 pm
by herdygerdy
Any cylinder head I have done ALWAYS get genesound's "Breaking Bad" blue Viton seals.
First class product, fit and forget and have never heard even a whisper of dissatisfaction or issues with them from anyone whatsoever, on this and other four & six cylinder forums.
I only wish I had known about them before I rebuilt my engine well over a decade ago now. When I go back in, I will use nothing else, and have a set on hand ready and waiting. Just need to save up for my Cruizinimage 1147 kit
Also, the OEM Honda ones may have been sitting on a shelf for a VERY long time as well and so may be considerably less than fresh. Finally, the materials used in genesounds are far better than OEM. (unable to comment on Kibblewhite products)
Go blue and you will not be disappointed.
My two South Pacific pesos worth...
Cheers...Tony
Re: valve stem seals
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:51 pm
by FalldownPhil
+1 with Tony and I have used a lot of them !!
Best,
Phil
Re: valve stem seals
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:41 pm
by Jim-Jim
Noticed this post a little late but:
What is the website for 'genesound' valve stem seals?
Re: valve stem seals
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:06 pm
by FalldownPhil
Jim-Jim wrote:Noticed this post a little late but:
What is the website for 'genesound' valve stem seals?
There is no website but here is a link. He is "Mandatory" on the other site.
http://www.cbxworld.com/modules.php?nam ... ic&t=13395
Best,
Phil
Re: valve stem seals
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:08 pm
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Re: valve stem seals
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:22 pm
by FalldownPhil
Thank You Steve,
I looked in the For Sale forums but couldn't find it.
Best,
Phil