Has anyone done this job that can describe what is involved to remove the head while the engine is in the car? Will the intake and fuel rail need to be removed? I'm hoping this could be reduced to the timing belt/cam pulley, valve cover, and head.
How DIY is the job? I've already done some detailed car work and rebuilt manual transmissions, but I've never done any kind of head/valve work before. Would it be best/cheapest to pull the head and pay a shop to do all the valve work?
Dave
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in may opinion, yes. any mistake would be too expensive.
andrea
Well I do rebuild manual transmissions in my spare time. So detail and perfection don't scare me.
I simply don't want to take on a job where the learning curve is such that I don't have a reasonable chance, or that my efforts won't add to a dollar of savings.
Dave
Have ya head checked for any warpage just in case, i feel is a simple procedure, take off first in line and reverse the procedure bingo back on the road in no time. I have just finished rebuilding a 1986 mitsubishi magna and now goes liek brand new.
Good luck
Also like to wish every one a nice xmas and happy new year
Peter
For anyone else considering this, to do a valve job requires special tools. The cost of the tools is more than that of having a shop rebuild the head. As a part of the service they will also check the head for cracks and warpage. If the head has high mileage, then the valve guides should also be replaced.
Trying to save money will only cost you more in the end. Don't do it! Gyz
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