TS - Valve Stem Oils Seals ?? - Brisbane

[leonbray]

Our KS V6 has approx 180,000km on it and it is starting to use oil, particularly on start-up. Looks like it might be the valve stem oil seal problem as everything else looks OK.

Any recommendations for a Mitsu specialist in Brisbane who could replace the seals and give the engine the once over.

We've had it from new and everything else is great

[TR 300000]

I'm not sure myself - one of the other guys might have a lead for you. I'd be interested to see if there were any magna specialists in town myself.

Welcome to the Forum!

[Screamin TE]

if u do it yourself, without takin the heads off, remember to pressurise the cylinder u are working on so that the valves dont fall into the combustion chamber. We did this on my mates VK and it worked a charm. 1/2 hour to do 12 valve stem seals FTW!!!!!!

[alive]

I've done VSS on my TS. Takes a while, but worth the effort. You must take your time.

Hope this helps

[RuSSiaN]

Aviod mitsubishi, over priced for most jobs, ring around and get quotes from other mechanics first.

[leonbray]

Still haven't found anyone in Brisbane who is recommended to do this work. Dealers want $2k for what is a 4 - 5 hour job.

I have heard that there is a guy down the Gold Coast who specialiases in Mitsubishi valve stem seal replacements. Has anyone heard of him or can someone recommend a Mitsubishi specialist who can replace the seals for me

[Sparky]

Try magna buff he the local expert on these old cars, and he in Brisbane :D

[magna buff]

best try a local mechanical workshops close to you
the mitsubishi dealerships could be looking at over $300-$400 for the work
ideal to keep the heads
so best get quotes

first
get a compression test done just in case there is a valve/ring problem