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Valve guides
SierraL_killer - 5/6/07 at 09:52 PM

Ahhhhh. Just spent ages grinding the valves in only to find that 4 of the valve guides are worn and the valve flaps around lots. Can i replace the guides myself? If not, how much are they, where can i get em and who can fit em?

Thanks very much for all responses in advance. I really dont wanna buy a new head!

rusty nuts - 5/6/07 at 10:06 PM

Helps if we know what engine you have .

balidey - 5/6/07 at 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by SierraL_killer
.Can i replace the guides myself? If not, how much are they, where can i get em and who can fit em?


Have you got a press? If not then get someone else to do it.

And, the second time I've posted this link today, have a read of this from Guy Croft...

http://guy-croft.com/viewtopic.php?t=949

SierraL_killer - 5/6/07 at 10:11 PM

whoops - 2.0L ecotec 16v. Inlet guides have worn. Have heard that they can be frozen and tapped out with a hammer. Ok, sounds bodged, but if it works then I'm game.

Cheers again

MikeRJ - 5/6/07 at 11:00 PM

Replacing them is not so much of an issue, but the valve seats must be re-cut (NOT just reground) afterwards.