A while back I started to have an issue with either an exhaust valve or intake valve as I was losing compression and the motor would get winded. High rpm's and lack of power, especially after a heavy run. I discussed this with a specialist and it was determined that it was indeed an intake valve. He noted that it didn't seem as bad and if i took it easy and didn't hot foot it, I wouldn't have to get a valve job for awhile. Well, after the last check up, the valve has gotten much worse and it looks like a valve job is inevitable.
Sorry guys, it looks like I'm sidelined until the valve is fixed.
Project "broken valve"
- Rooster
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Project "broken valve"
1982 - Fiat Bertone X-1/9 (Bumble Bee)
1979 - Fiat X-1/9 (The Booger)
2012 - Fiat Abarth (The black Pearl) -R.I.P
1979 - Fiat X-1/9 (The Booger)
2012 - Fiat Abarth (The black Pearl) -R.I.P
- DaveP189
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Re: Project "broken valve"
Which car, Rooster?
Still making SLMP?
(EDIT - just read other thread - bummer...)
Still making SLMP?
(EDIT - just read other thread - bummer...)
Dave P. #189 '02 MINI CooperS+ "Elphie"
"People who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." -unknown
"People who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." -unknown
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Re: Project "broken valve"
LOL, the 1965 beaten up heap...
1982 - Fiat Bertone X-1/9 (Bumble Bee)
1979 - Fiat X-1/9 (The Booger)
2012 - Fiat Abarth (The black Pearl) -R.I.P
1979 - Fiat X-1/9 (The Booger)
2012 - Fiat Abarth (The black Pearl) -R.I.P
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Re: Project "broken valve"
Ohhhh...
Good Luck, Heal quickly...
Good Luck, Heal quickly...
Dave P. #189 '02 MINI CooperS+ "Elphie"
"People who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." -unknown
"People who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." -unknown
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Re: Project "broken valve"
Sorry to hear this, hope all goes well!
'99 9.3 - Torquey noodle-mobile.
'08 9.3 SportCombi - Family Wagon.
'87 900 - 8 valves of pure fury.
'91 Legacy AWD - Sold
'74 MGBGT - Stage: Welding project.
'87 4Kquattro - Gone, but not forgotten
'08 9.3 SportCombi - Family Wagon.
'87 900 - 8 valves of pure fury.
'91 Legacy AWD - Sold
'74 MGBGT - Stage: Welding project.
'87 4Kquattro - Gone, but not forgotten
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Re: Project "broken valve"
Anything you need, let me know. At least they don't have to remove the head to do this valve job.
Sachilles
02 Subaru impreza sedan made from spare parts (Scrappy)
05 Subaru Legacy GT (Rosie)
02 Subaru impreza Wagon (Mr. the King)
96 Chevy Conversion van (Vango)
02 Subaru impreza sedan made from spare parts (Scrappy)
05 Subaru Legacy GT (Rosie)
02 Subaru impreza Wagon (Mr. the King)
96 Chevy Conversion van (Vango)
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Re: Project "broken valve"
with Seth
Good Luck with your "project" we will be cheering for your return
let us know if you need any Oil for your project!
Good Luck with your "project" we will be cheering for your return
let us know if you need any Oil for your project!
Laura
'11 FORD F150
'05 Legacy GT
'04 Swedish Minivan aka XC70
'04 STI when I'm allowed!
'11 FORD F150
'05 Legacy GT
'04 Swedish Minivan aka XC70
'04 STI when I'm allowed!
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Re: Project "broken valve"
Doesn't Bars Leak make something for this application??
Keep us posted! Hope you get back in the driver's seat soon.
Keep us posted! Hope you get back in the driver's seat soon.
Tim W.
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Re: Project "broken valve"
Mike, bring it over to the toilet and I will just mig it fixed for you.
1974 914 Pariah, in progress.
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