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Re: Valve job



We're not talking 16v anymore now are we?  Performance valve springs for
$60, only in my dreams :)
I think the price will go up accordingly, not only for the x2 in parts, but
the more valves to be machined...


Owen
87 Scirocco 16v #38 C-SS.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1571



>I don't think a good valve job should cost you more than 350-400 bucks if
>you pull the head yourself.
>Lets breakdown the price:
>
>Take whole head to machine shop (minus cam) and give them new performance
>valve springs, valves and a nice perfomance g-grind (optional). They will
>disassemble everything, clean it, put in new silicon/bronze valve guides
>and teflon seals, r&r valve seats, 3 angle valvejob the new valves, deck
>the head, and assemble everything for $250.
>so thats $250 plus
>$60 for valve springs
>$100 for valves
>$100 for an optional cam.
>
>PLUS while the head's out you can polish the combustion chamber, cc the
>head, and port match the ports and manifolds.
>
>If your short on money, nix the cam and valve springs and you have about
>350 bucks. not a bad deal.
>
>Treat this crisis as an opportunity! or as least try to look on the good
>side of it. :)
>
>All of this is not hard at all if you have patience and buy a few
>neccessary tools. Pulling the head will take you 10 hours max the first
>time you do it.
>



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