1990 Mazda Truck smoking

1990 MAZDA TRUCK
275,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TGOBLE
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how much trouble is it to change the valve seals in my mazda pickup? it has a 4 cyl. engine with an overhead cam. do you have to take the cam out to install the seals? any help would be appreciated. thank you
Dec 27, 2007 at 7:59 AM
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BLACKOP555
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no, but it is no fun job, you will need a special valve spring compressor though, and you will need to use compressed air if you plan on changing them on the car so the valves dont pop down into the engine.
Dec 27, 2007 at 10:30 AM
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