#95991, "Bent some valves................now lookin for some options"
Well I was out for a ride giving the car hell on the backroads, when I busted up all 8 of my intake valves. So I take the head off and there's almost not even a scratch on the pistons, and the valves are bent ever so slightly off the seat of the head. Checked my timing and everything seems to be alright. I talked to a few mechanics and they said that I probably was revving too high and the piston just caught it. I was wondering if I got some cam gears and played with the settings if I could prevent this from happening again? Im replacing my stock valves with some Stainless ones from Exile so I dont want to be out 300 bucks again if they bend. I'd rather take 300 more dollars and invest in saving my valves and getting a bit of performance out of it also.
Thanks again guys. P.S. I did search but nothing quite hit the nail on the head for what I was looking for.
#95992, "RE: Bent some valves................now lookin for some options" In response to Reply # 0
Did you miss a gear? Valves won't typically won't float under the factory redline, unless the springs are failing.
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#95997, "RE: Bent some valves................now lookin for some options" In response to Reply # 2
Then i have no idea, unless your tensioner is failing and allowed the car to jump time.
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#96004, "RE: Bent some valves................now lookin for some options" In response to Reply # 3
Worst thing about that is, I just bought the tensioner brand new from the local dodge dealership. When i redid my engine I bought everything brand new minus cams,cam gears, and valves........
#96115, "RE: Bent some valves................now lookin for some options" In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by Blured Worst thing about that is, I just bought the tensioner brand new from the local dodge dealership. When i redid my engine I bought everything brand new minus cams,cam gears, and valves........ Thanks for your opinions Dino, Anybody want to take a shot???
I have heard from my local Mitsu dealer that the tensioner used on the Neon and the one used on our cars had diff tension strengths, and the proper one should be used.
THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD, I dont personally see why there would be 2 diff ones. If I am wrong, then please disregard.
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