bent valves

[brianm@earendel.org (Brian McGarvey)]

Somebody has a big valve head for a 16v? Im sure that the performance nuts
would have surely mentioned it and bragged about it. So i'd check your
sources.
Brian


On Tue, 13 Aug 2002 Shayrock@aol.com wrote:

>        Thats right I'm an IDIOT and apparently don't know what I'm doing.  I
> found TDC by looking at marks on flywheel and tranny and lined up all marks
> on the cams.  When I tightened the tensioner the cam moved maybe 1/8" .  I
> find it hard to believe thats what did it.
>        Anyway I guess its time to get the head rebuilt.  Does anyone know of
> a reputable shop or someone who can do the job in the CT area.  Also
> wondering about the advantages (if any) to buying a head from a tuner like
> Autotech.  I know they have a big valve head for the 16v.
>        I had never done any engine internal work before.  Thi is an expensive
> lesson but I guess this is how you learn.
>
> send any and as much input as possible
>
> Shamus
>
>