Date:         Mon, 9 Feb 2004 20:44:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <strtbug@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Jonce Fancher <strtbug@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Advice needed on 2.1 heads
Comments: To: Jim Huskins <lostranger@MINDSPRING.COM>
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hi jim
the set is cheaper just go that route. it also has all the tubes of goo
that you would need to assemble the whole monster. as for the heads
have the valves pulled and 3 angle the valve seats. if the valves are
not bent, have them refaced to save cash unless they are just to worn
then replace. as for the valve guides a company called new way sells a
tappered pin to check the slop in the valve guide. they cost about 20
bones for what ever size you need. goes with out saying if the guide is
bad the valve maybe bent and then you need to do alittle work. dont
just put them back on and hope for the best. takes to much time to fart
with when you really dont want to mess with it later. your already
there just do it. c-ya Jonce

>I'm about to replace the head gaskets on an '89 engine with 147k miles.
>The engine ran well when it was removed. I had no active coolant leaks,
>but both sides did seep under a pressure test about a year ago.
>
>I have two questions:
>
>1. A complete engine gasket set is cheaper than buying two head sets.
>Does the complete set include all the items found in an individual head
>set? Is sealant included? The few dollars difference is no big deal,
>but I like having spares.
>
>2. Would you recommend a valve job while the heads are off? It ran
>fine, but if this was any other engine, I would do a valve job as a
>prophylactic measure. WBX engines seem to break the rules in odd ways
>and places.
>
>TIA
>
>Jim Huskins
>Spruce Pine, NC

Jonce Fancher

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