BTR_ek9

My engine was burning oil so I decided to rebuild it. I noticed two of the valve guides were f'ed up really bad under the valve seals and several of the valves had abnormal wear.( I can post pics if needed) I had a machinist replace the guides and I just got some new supertech valves for super cheap. Would I run into any into any problems if I used the new valves on oem valve train? (new oem keepers) I read the forums about the springs getting replaced and using oem valves.

Thanks

m4xwellmurd3r

Theres nothing wrong with it imo, but while youre having the head rebuilt its good insurance to put in new springs, keepers, and retainers. Never hurts to replace old oem parts with new parts.

BTR_ek9

The only thing it hurts is my wallet and since I will be moving overseas in 6 months, I will not be upgrading. Thanks for the info m4xwell

m4xwellmurd3r

No problem. Make sure you use oem valve guides. The bronze guides wear out after 15-30k miles from what ive seen. Its because theyre so soft vs the stock stuff.

Iirc the price between oem vs bronze isnt too terrible.

BTR_ek9

Yes they were replaced with oem guides. The car is back together and running good. Thanks everyone