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| TonyVan |
 Oct 6 2024, 11:26 AM
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Still sorting out the 14. Got the 123 distributor in, replaced the clutch cable, refurbished the interior, a bit and now working on the engine. Found no compression on #1 cylinder. Car still ran pretty well and was quick compared to other stock 2.0’s I’d driven. Dropped the engine and found #1 exhaust valve had a couple of bites taken out of it!
In the process of dealing with that. Also found the valve covers could use changing as they’re pretty beat up. Are stock covers the best bet? Searched for new ones but have only found used. There are the ones on the Type 4 site but $800.00 is not going to happen. How about the ones that attach with through bolts? Any experience with how they seal? Here’s a pic of the exhaust valve. As always, appreciate the input. Thanks, Tony  |
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| 930cabman |
Oct 6 2024, 03:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,571 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(TonyVan @ Oct 6 2024, 11:26 AM)  Still sorting out the 14. Got the 123 distributor in, replaced the clutch cable, refurbished the interior, a bit and now working on the engine. Found no compression on #1 cylinder. Car still ran pretty well and was quick compared to other stock 2.0’s I’d driven. Dropped the engine and found #1 exhaust valve had a couple of bites taken out of it! In the process of dealing with that. Also found the valve covers could use changing as they’re pretty beat up. Are stock covers the best bet? Searched for new ones but have only found used. There are the ones on the Type 4 site but $800.00 is not going to happen. How about the ones that attach with through bolts? Any experience with how they seal? Here’s a pic of the exhaust valve. As always, appreciate the input. Thanks, Tony Wait till you get the 0 compression sorted out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Are you considering opening the case or just do the top end. So far as valve covers, stock are fine. I have always used sealant on both sides of a cork gasket and never saw a leak. |
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TonyVan Valve covers Oct 6 2024, 11:26 AM
Geezer914 Stick with stock valve covers, best bang for your ... Oct 6 2024, 12:54 PM
TonyVan Just doing the top end. Cylinders look nice. Will ... Oct 6 2024, 03:43 PM 930cabman
Just doing the top end. Cylinders look nice. Will... Oct 7 2024, 04:54 AM Mikey914 A little inspiration. Just did my 1.7 heads. Was ... Oct 7 2024, 12:01 AM |
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