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Halon
05-04-2007, 08:05 AM
Bent valves, welcome to my last summer!
A//// Guy
05-04-2007, 09:09 AM
DSMs FTL Tom. :) Sorry to hear that though... sucks!
tpunx99GSX
05-04-2007, 10:31 AM
Well i was hoping to do this myself. Anyone know of a good manual on how to do this? Vfaq doesnt have anything.
JET
05-04-2007, 11:40 AM
You should be able to do everything but the valve guides. It is pretty easy to do. The head and cams will have to come off and you will need a spring compressor. If you have access to a welder you can make your own compressor that works well.

Basically compress the retainer on the top of the spring downwards and remove the keeper (2 little pieces). The slowly release the tensioner and take the retainer and spring off. There will be a washer under the spring that you need to keep track of too. The valve will fall out now and it is ready to head to the machine shop once all 16 are done.
Shane@DBPerformance
05-05-2007, 12:50 PM
Pay someone to work on your car, it might be cheaper in the long run.
Halon
05-05-2007, 07:09 PM
Pay someone to work on your car, it might be cheaper in the long run.

x2
tpunx99GSX
05-05-2007, 10:55 PM
I just bought a new head from another guy. It has a 5 angle valve job and has been decked and resurfaced, it has the oem valves and springs but they are straight. Plus it was only $325 shipped.
Halon
11-14-2011, 05:54 PM
Since we're resurrecting old smart threads that Tom's started, figured I'd give this one a bumpiddy bump :D
tpunx99GSX
11-14-2011, 06:19 PM
Damn you....
turbotalon1g
11-14-2011, 07:09 PM
Pay someone to work on your car, it might be cheaper in the long run.

Wow so tom has been getting this advice since 2007 and he still hasn't learned his lesson?