purgat0ry

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As the title states...



Would one consider the valves shown properly worn for 180k mi, or in dire need of replacing // cleaning?

Opinions?

Also; the corresponding pistons

purgat0ry

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bump?

turbodcxbro

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Look fine for 180k to me, the real tell will be to see the face and seats.

purgat0ry

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What is an acceptable method for opening the valve without removing them or the retainers?
I realize I could easily slap the cam's back in and spin it manually, but I'd prefer not to do that just yet.

Jimster480

clean it up and it will be fine?
I honestly used a scrubbing pad from my house to clean some gunk off of a 190k d series that I opened up to replace a HG. you dont have to disassemble the head. Once you put the motor back together, run techron though it and try to use chevron gas (if its available). Techron really works, it cleans and keeps the engine clean if you run chevron.

purgat0ry

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I'm going to take it to get the head checked for any warping soon, they offered to clean it up for 42$, I may take them up on this offer lol

Jimster480

42 to clean it is good, ask them if they will polish it too. My head was cleaned and polished originally aswell.

purgat0ry

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Did you strip it of parts? or deliver a mostly assembled head?

I guess I should be asking them that, not you
**Edit** Called, they can clean / deck with valves/rockers still in, score!