Head rebuild problem, Is this guy a dick head? |
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Head rebuild problem, Is this guy a dick head? |
DavidSweden |
Jan 4 2015, 05:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 8-June 14 From: Sweden Member No.: 17,452 Region Association: Scandinavia |
I am rebuilding my engine a 2.0 from 76. I took the heads in to be reconditioned.
The machinist told me that the valve stems needed replacing, the valves needed regrinding and the seats machined. He said this would be no problem. He know tells me that the new valve stems are not at the same angle as the originals and after machining the seats the valves sit too low in the valve seats. He says new valve seats are required As you will understand I am not happy especially when he reassured me that he could do the job no problem. Is this guy incompetent dick head or is this a common problem,? Appreciate feed back before I go to the shop on Wednesday. |
r_towle |
Jan 6 2015, 11:52 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
to offer a cost effective solution to this guy, can he post some pics to allow you to decide if you can help him, then have him ship you the heads?
That may be a great way to get him out of this situation without too much pain. If I was the OP, I would pick up the heads, pay the guy, take it as lesson learned. Then decide what the next step is based upon cost....it may be easier, faster and a better deal all around to buy a set of built up heads from Len/LN Engineering/Type 4 store....or wherever you can buy them now. Not sure if that is practical, but it might be something to consider. Rich |
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