Symptoms of bad valve guides..?

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12-01-2002, 11:03 AM

JDM_ITR

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Symptoms of bad valve guides..?

I had my valves replaced a few months ago, but im still having lumpy idle. I forgot to check/replace the valve guides. What are typical symptoms of bad valve guides?

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12-01-2002, 12:53 PM

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Re: Symptoms of bad valve guides..? (JDM_ITR)

smoke and poor valve sealing which could cause rough idle if the seats in the head are uneven.

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12-01-2002, 12:58 PM

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Re: Symptoms of bad valve guides..? (rudysfastone)

oil consumption

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12-03-2002, 07:17 AM

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Re: Symptoms of bad valve guides..? (JDM_ITR)

anything else?

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12-03-2002, 07:27 AM

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anything else?

if exhaust side oyu can look thru exh port and notice carbon buildup on the stems of the valve ...

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