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Valve guides worn?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Yobi1Kanobi
  • Start date Start date May 30, 2006

Yobi1Kanobi

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My builder called says my Valve guides are worn . What exactly does that do what causes it and what does it entail in doing the job. is it worth 150 bucks to rr the valve guides plus the 35 buck for the guides. Just wondering...
 

mo_dingo

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leaks oil into the cylinders, for the most part. I would also assume it could hurt a valve if went unfixed.
 

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Just have them knurled.
 

Yobi1Kanobi

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whats knurled
 

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They put chris-cross groves in the guide to reduce the diameter. It stops the oil bleeding and some say it's better than new because it reduces valve ware and friction.
 

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almost like honing the cyl walls?
 

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Guys, read and learn.

http://www.hastingsmfg.com/Service Tips/valve_guide_knurling.htm

http://www.aa1car.com/library/ar696.htm
 
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