Zach

About a week ago, I asked about the Valve Stem Seal Job for my 1981 Volvo 244DL, with a low Kilometers B21A engine, that only gives a blast of smoke on reacceleration to 100km/h (62mph), after decelerating from 100km/h (62mph) to 90km/h, just before entering a tunnel.

I was offered this website:

http://valvespringcompressor.weblogs.us/

Rather than compressed air, I will stuff the Cylinder with 3/8" cotton rope and using a 22mm Ratchet, rotate the Crankshaft to as near TDC as possible with the rope being compressed to holed the Valves in place. I will improve on the Tool in the website, however.

I have not done the job, yet, but will, when I have made the tool. Fussing around, I plan on a Saturday, after dinner to just before dinner.

By the way, I have dreamt of flying the Alaska Highway. I have been to Alaska, many times. What a beautiful place! The people are different, up there. Rough and Ready. Got to be.

Prepare for your trip, well. Tools, spare parts, Tire Pump, Inner Tube, Electrician's Tape, 100 Mile Hour tape, maybe a cigar lighter Soldering Iron and Solder, Distilled Water, Drinking Water, Space Blanket, Camping Gear, a Rifle (Canadian Border Guards will not allow a Pistol, do check first). The Canadian Rockies are beautiful. Divert from Calgary over to Banff and Jasper National Parks. That is worth it! Driving up through Montana is the way to go. Very scenic, in parts.

Have a great trip.