Tong.Y

i think my d16z6 motor is burning oil when vtec kicks and form high rev's.. so i'm guessing my valve seals are bad. oil is not leaking anywhere else so i'm guessing it's the valve seals.. i've never touched a head before so does anyone know where the valve seals are located and are they easy to replace?

Former User

You should compression test the cylinders and do a leak down test before tearing anything apart.

Tong.Y

i've seriously never touched a head valve before.

Tong.Y

whats leak down test and how does it work?

Former User

Click the Compression link in my signature.

Tong.Y

i'm not good at this stuff.. so is it alright if i take it to a local auto shop and have them do it?

apexi_rsx

usually if its valve seals it usually smokes when u just start the car and the engine is cold and slightly goes away when its warm. i would imagine its rings