valve seals?

[The Balakrishnans]

I paid $ 600 to have all the valve stem seals and 8 valve lifters replaced.
The seals themselves cost very little, I was told.
----- Original Message -----
From: <QuickAudi at aol.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: valve seals?


> The answer is yes, your valve seals are going.  My '86 is having similar
troubles.  One good way to check to be absolutely positive: have a buddy
follow you up and down a few hills somewhere.  Coast downhill, then romp on
it going up the hill.  Obviously, the pressure would force oil past the
seals, giving you a smoke that you can't miss.  If it's there, you know for
sure.  It should only be about a 4 hour job for a good technician.  Price
range will vary, but I think $250 for the seals and then labor should cover
it.  Somebody feel free to correct the prices.
>
>
> Joel Liggins
> 1986 5kCSQ  Konis all around, Ronal R7 w/ Dunlop SP9000
>
>
>
> Symptoms:
> a. 91 200TQ goes through about 1/2 quart of oil per month
> b. puff of smoke every time when car is started
> c. car has 176K miles
>
> At first, I thought it was a crankcase ventilation problem - I replaced
the
> crankcase breather hose, but still have to top off the oil periodically.
> I'm thinking it could be worn valve seals.  Does this sound reasonable?
How
> could I confirm this?  What else should I look for?  If it is valve seals,
> is this a big job?  What would a ball-park cost be?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
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