valve seals


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Nlmman47
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valve seals

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I have 93 1500 with 70,000 miles on it. i have notice it seems too burn oil from the right side when i start it up and it has been sitting up for day or two. i know with cars thats a sign of valve seal leaking. it quits after a short spell but it seems. plus i get a oil burning smell when i park or sitting still that might be a different issue.is they anyrhing that can add to the the oil to help the valve seals, anty sugestions will help. i dont notice a drop in the oil level but i change oil religiously every 3000 miles.


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Re: valve seals

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Center stand or side stand?
Side stand always causes some issues with a flat engine.

Project Farm did some tests that show AT-205 does help soften and swell old seals.
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Re: valve seals

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Oil burning smell could also be coming from a leaking gear shift seal.
If you haven't put in a new seal chances are it needs one. You should look into installing a shifter brace too, but not a Chinese knock off. Lots of info on this site about it and even a "how-to" thread in the D.I.Y. section.
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i have put a shifter brace on last year which i love. why honda never fix that issue when they was still making them i never know.i havent seen a leak from there it might be just exhaust leak i smell when it burning oil from the valve seal leaking. i dont usualy put it on the center stand but i guess i should. when addind the at-205 how much should i put in there and do i leave it in with the oil until i change it?


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