valve stem seals / head bolts etc

1. hammy105 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 High Wycombe / Portsmouth / Canterbury Posts: 703 Mk1 Vtr & Mk2 Vtr

   #1 29th May 2009, 23:25

   basically my valve stem seals have gone as when start up it smokes for 2/3 seconds, then sits fine and only smokes after you give it some gas. So tis the conclusion i have come up with.
   
   is there a guide for replacing all of this etc, ive taken the head off today,
   
   but i need to no the torque settings for the head bolts etc. Anything i need to be careful off etc as ive never done this before.
   
   ive got this kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-V...3%3A1|294%3A50 hopefully all the parts are good and everything is in there that i need.
   
   cheers
   andy
2. user_32403 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 KDY Posts: 1156 Saxo VTR (R Reg)

   #2 29th May 2009, 23:44

   sure theres a guide on here somwhere for the head gasket on vts use search ??
3. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #3 30th May 2009, 08:34

   use pointy nose pliers to pull old seals off. then use a little engine oil on new seals to help them slide on, place them on top of guide and use a socket and extension to push them on. think its 9mm??? cant remember off the top of my head. i'l do it for a tenna
4. hammy105 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 High Wycombe / Portsmouth / Canterbury Posts: 703 Mk1 Vtr & Mk2 Vtr

   #4 31st May 2009, 12:42

   i would get you to do it buddy but im based down south just outside london, so hardly close! but thanks for the help guys
5. cos231 Newbie Joined: May 2009 Halifax Posts: 21 Citroen Saxo 1.6 vtr (1999)

   #5 31st May 2009, 23:10

   hi just been reading this thread ... would seem i have the same prob... blue smoke when i start mi car up an then it goes .... (vtr 1.6 (1999) how hard is it to do the valves an what 's the cost involved ...
   
   i been told it's just as cheap to replace the engine ..any info would be of great help as funds are limited
6. hammy105 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 High Wycombe / Portsmouth / Canterbury Posts: 703 Mk1 Vtr & Mk2 Vtr

   #6 1st June 2009, 11:49

   well im doing it tommorrow, cost me 35.53! for head set, head bolts, seals, head gasket, manifold gasket, and a couple of other bits. so not bad!
   
   cheaper to replace the engine! thats bulls***! realy doesnt cost much if you source for parts and no what your doing.
7. user_34297 Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2009 Somewhere in Bonnyland Posts: 10669 Super clean mk5 Golf Gti and 306 hdi

   #7 1st June 2009, 17:52

   and what if you dont know wat your doin lmao
8. cos231 Newbie Joined: May 2009 Halifax Posts: 21 Citroen Saxo 1.6 vtr (1999)

   #8 1st June 2009, 22:26

   got the head set etc an timing belt etc .. wa gonna cost me 400 quid to get it done by a garage ... just gotta get the manual now .. lol .. an keepmi fingers crossed ...lol