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Posted: **Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:58 pm**

Hi guys,
Can anyone confirm the gap required between the valve stem seal and the spring retainer cap on a 3.5 rover V8...... is it 80 thou??

Cheers
Jono

Posted: **Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:48 pm**

You can go to 60 thou no problem, we run it at that and have seen 8000+ rpm with no sign of contact. If you are running stem seals make sure you measure to the seal not the guide.

Alan

Posted: **Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:11 am**

Rodger dodger

Cheers for that matey!

jono

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Valve Guide to spring retainer gap? Rover 3.5

Valve Guide to spring retainer gap? Rover 3.5