The valve guide itself doesn't keep oil from entering the chamber. That's what the seal does. The guide keeps the valve centered in the seat and allows it to slide up and down. If the seal is going bad, not much you can do to help it without pulling the valve spring on that cylinder and replacing the seal. It could also be the rings on that cylinder. I won't hurt to drive the car that way though. If you're going to have a valve job and new seals put on later, it won't make any difference how long you drive it.
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Michael Black
QuantumMotorsports
Norman, OK
1984 LX Hatch
306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat.
Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites
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