Longun 1 Posted February 6, 2006 Will it be ok to re fit the head when there is a little bit of play in each of the guides. Its just general wear but I can't afford the replacments at the moment but I need the car running. They are only able to move a mm at most probaly not even that much. My old head they were stuffed on could move one valve almost 3 mm each way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thijs_Rallye 87 4 Cars Posted February 6, 2006 A mm is quite a lot of (too much) play for a valve guide. I think the engine will run though, but I think the valve stem seals will be leaking quite quickly with a mm of play. grz Thijs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longun 1 Posted February 6, 2006 I don't think its a mm its too small to messure I can just feel a bit of movment. Think it might have to just go back on for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base-1 17 Posted February 6, 2006 If it's only temporary, then it has to be better than 3mm of play! Just swap them asap... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banjo 1 Posted February 6, 2006 (edited) For a temp fix get them reemed(sp) out to get rid of the play, will last for quite a while but it is an engineering bodge. I can recommend a place in Stroud if you have trouble finding a shop to do it. Ben Edited February 6, 2006 by Banjo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
