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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: love loaf on April 17, 2004, 08:31:50 AM

Title: Valves. For 2l
Post by: love loaf on April 17, 2004, 08:31:50 AM

so i have a 2L engine and i think all it needs is new valves and or new piston rings.......  

can i replace the valves myself.. or do i have to get the valve seats pressed in?  if i cant do it myself  how mutch would it cost me to get it done...


thanks yall :D  

Title: Valves. For 2l
Post by: Hansk on April 17, 2004, 09:51:12 AM

If you have a valve spring compressor  you could change valves your self but so much more is needed .  Heads should be carefully cleaned and inspected for cracks and other damage or wear , guides replaced and reemed,  valve seats resurfaced ,  any reused valves resurfaced,  head to cylinder seating area resurfaced, etc.  Not stuff your likely to do your self and can all add up to probably well over $200 .   I've even know of guy's that will never leave the original seats in bus heads because they are known for falling out , so add on even more $ if you do that .  But once this is all done along with the cylinders honed and new rings  and assuming the bottom end is good ,you should have a very nice running motor.  Hope this helps and good luck.