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Feb 5, 2008 | 12:08 PM

stylincompact

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valve question

Hey peeps. Is there a way to tell if ur valves are worn or bad or how to tell if u need to replace?

Feb 5, 2008 | 12:21 PM

Mr Mobsta Man

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RE: valve question

You can do a wet compression test to see if they are sealing correctly or not.

Feb 9, 2008 | 07:16 PM

stylincompact

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RE: valve question

i have them outa the head. so is there anything visually i would need to know? aside from the massive carbon build up

Feb 9, 2008 | 07:33 PM

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RE: valve question

take them to a machine shop and ask them to see if there bent

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:23 AM

stylincompact

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RE: valve question

ok thanks ill try that

Feb 12, 2008 | 05:58 PM

sully

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RE: valve question

u can lapp the valves to the valve seats so u know they are seating properly if none of them are bent.

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