Project 'orange roadkill' (bent valves rebuild & more)

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Update: A week on the new parts and no codes, drives great an added bonus is better MPG. Sometimes new parts are worth it for fuel savings. Just put a new O2 sensor in it, trying to up the numbers more.

Argh! I am in the same boat. Once I get done fixing the frame and other thingys, I will have to clean up the air path and replace the cat. My mileage is around 26 from 32.

Fantastic on your Success!

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Follow up: Nothing to report since my last post. After around ~6K+ miles on the valve job/overhaul I have no complaints after chasing the initial codes. The last time I popped the hood was to change oil.

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A few random lost photos to add - post pressure testing, and bench pics.

Bits for the head with new valves


The deck after surfacing


Head after pressure test and rinse



Mock cam assembly (no lifters)

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Photo of my $25.00 valve spring tool designed for motorcycles. Works great on 16V heads! Perfect in fact.



5 Sizes Valve Spring Compressor Pusher Automotive Tool for Car Motorcycle | eBay

Pay your machinist $80 an hour, or pay $25 bucks and do the valve R&R yourself. Just sayin.

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Update: a year later and about 9K miles and 3 oil changes later, she is still running like a top. Tomorrow the roadkill LS will be sporting a new set of rolling stock with new 15" wheels and Dunlaps. Wooot! This is my second order attempt as my first choice was out of stock here in the states. So I went with a German make wheel, to keep with my 'euro' theme I hope they fit. Stay tuned for pics.

The crazy part; I spent more on rolling stock than I did on buying the car itself!

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The crazy part; I spent more on rolling stock than I did on buying the car itself!

Truth Bro. Bought my car for 9K. 2006 now worth about 3.5 K (still have a dent) and my wheels and tires cost about 1K. Ouch!

[MetroMPG]

Update: a year later and about 9K miles and 3 oil changes later, she is still running like a top.

Yes, but you forgot the important detail: HOW IS TIGER THE KITTY??

(MAN, I hope the cat is doing well...)

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Doh, forgot all about the kitty! Tigger is doing great, a couple months ago he was down due to a sticker in his left rear paw, he had to tap out for a few days, but he came back to a full recovery. Back to doing what he does best, killing pesky farm mice and other varmints - when he is not helping me wrench on the cars.

hehe

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BAM! Sportin some new kicks. They even fit! lol

[Daox]

Looks good.