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bad valves? 120-130

posted by  RepairmanJackal on  Fri Dec 26 13:33 CST 2008
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Yeah, that's probably reasonable considering parts and machining labor. That'd essentially be a valve job. These engines are prone to valve recession - although the precise cause is in some dispute (unleaded gas vs. springs)(. Either way, having hardened valve seats installed is worth the small extra cost.

Have you ever done a compression test on your cylinders? Inexpensive (if you buy a $20.00 compression tester) and it will give you some insight into cylinder and valve health. Basically, it will tell you if you have a bad cylinder.

Worth doing before paying for a valve job.






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