1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Leaking valve seals causing smoke

1999 SUZUKI VITARA
131,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PASAN84
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Can you replace the Valve seals without removing the heads?
Dec 27, 2007 at 10:33 PM
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BLACKOP555
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yes they can be, but you will have to use compressed air in each cylinder to prevent the valves from dropping down into the engine.
Dec 27, 2007 at 10:36 PM
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