- valve stem seal
- The oil seal between the valve and the cylinder head which prevents excessive oil leakage from the top of the cylinder head into the combustion chamber
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
valve stem seal
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valve stem seal installer — A sleeve type tool used to push down valve stem seals for installation … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve stem seal pliers — A special plier for removing valve stem seals on overhead camshaft engines … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve guide seal — See valve stem seal … Dictionary of automotive terms
stem seal — A valve stem seal between the valve and cylinder head. Also see valve stem seal … Dictionary of automotive terms
stem seal installer — See valve stem seal installer … Dictionary of automotive terms
stem seal pliers — See valve stem seal pliers … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve oil seal — A neoprene rubber ring that is placed in a groove in the valve stem to prevent excess oil entering the area between the stem and the guide. There are other types of these seals … Dictionary of automotive terms
seal — [1] A flexible ring, disc or washer that prevents the passage of liquid, air, gas or dirt. [2] To prevent the passage of liquid, air, gas, etc. by means of a seal or sealant (e.g., on seams, joints, flanges). [3] to coat a surface (e.g., when… … Dictionary of automotive terms
seal installer — See valve stem seal installer … Dictionary of automotive terms
seal pliers — See valve stem seal pliers … Dictionary of automotive terms
