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Old 10-26-2005, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pipedream
How concerned should I actually be about this, if it is the valve stems?

If it's the valve seals, it'll run pretty much forever like that, but it will burn a little oil, and could eventually foul the plugs, they can be replaced in the car, but the valve covers, and cam carriers have to come off, plus a couple special tool would be needed.., so it is a pretty in-depth undertaking if you're not a mechanic...but can be done.
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