wanna head job

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

Don't waste your money on a rebuilt unless you're set on it. 

Honestly, I'd check the vortex. People cast away 8v heads constantly. I've 
recently seen a P&P 8v head w/ a G-grind go for under $200.

Be patient and check the person's other posts to get a sense of their 
reliability.

HTH, JT

>    my '85 has timing issues and exhaust leaks. the first can be easily 
> adjusted, but the latter has broken studs. i have an extra head laying 
> around but it needs repair (bad spark plug hole & one broken stud). i am 
> thinking of having it rebuilt.
>    at this point, money IS an object. i would love a p&p, but that ain't 
> happening. i was considering just having the hole and stud fixed, but  i'm
> not sure that reseating the valves and shims would be such a bad  idea.
> this is, of course, on a solid lifter head. should i go hydraulic  and, if
> so, what are the advantages to a hydraulic head?
>    also, while the head is off, should i do anything to the block? the 
> car doesn't burn oil or mix and still pulls strong, even with bad  timing.
> i'll be throwing a ported intake w/ larger t-body at it and the  4-2
> manifold also.
>    as this will be my first experience with this and things being what 
> they are, i'm not looking to rebuild the whole thing. i have a local 
> carquest with a number of people have referred to me but would be 
> interested in know other peoples' experiences. thanx.
> 
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