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• Re: crack in between valves, junk?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:09:51 -0400
  ...Clean the inside near the crack pass the valve seat. If the crack is pass the valve seat... i would not use this one...
• Re: nasty AMC exhaust valve, photos here
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 24 May 2009 12:39:53 -0600
  ...heat is thru the valve > stem.. > If thats the case, a tight valve never seats onto the valve seat and > crystalizes the stem just...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 11:05:40 -0800
  ...Yes. > > Jake has asserted that un-adjusted valves are a cause of valve seat > failure because the valve "slams against the seat". 'un-adjusted...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 08:48:02 CST6CDT
  ...Some the the valves mush down and don't lift off the seat (unless you screw in way past 2 turns) but others start...
• AMC head 30k report.....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:14:08 -0500
  ...The question am asking myself is that some valve seat are pretty bad! and on those seat, the valves are ok! For now, am...
• Re: Bad intake valve @ 30,000 miles????
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 22:20:09 -0500
  ...This sudden sharp blow will momentarily drive the the valve off it's seat and then the valve face will slam back down again...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:54:40 -0500
  ...Jake has asserted that un-adjusted valves are a cause of valve seat failure because the valve "slams against the seat". I am saying...
• Valves seats.. for those who care
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 10 May 2006 22:59:52 -0400
  I small section on my site, i just began!!! http://www.benplace.com/valve_seats.htm Regards, Ben
• Re: Sodium filled valves
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 09:51:46 -0500
  ...I use the a good Italian valve with no problems I have seen exhaust seats take a beating in vans that are driven to...
• Why my engine blew up.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Apr 1995 20:20:41 +0600
  ...I just figured that the seats were not cut enough to get the valves to seat right and dismissed it. Not so, the seats...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:25:53 -0800
  ...The final > test of the proper seat was to remove the valve, wash of all grit, > re-insert the valve in to the valve...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:29:40 -0600
  ...The final test of the proper seat was to remove the valve, wash of all grit, re-insert the valve in to the valve...
• Re: Why adjust valves?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:33:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Cast iron valve seats being the one of the reasons lead was added to gas, luckily there are almost no cast iron seats in...
• Re: GEX
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 96 10:13:06 +0200
  David said: >What causes a valve seat to be pushed in? An answer to that might provide >insight into the question of GEX rebuild...
• Re: nasty AMC exhaust valve, photos here
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 24 May 2009 11:32:52 -0700
  ...If thats the case, a tight valve never seats onto the valve seat and crystalizes the stem just below the head. Thats the way...
• WTB: Throttle Valve Housing
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 18:11:24 -0500
  ...My mechanic says he can't get the valve to seat because it's worn so I guess I need one that seats. The...
• Re: Bad intake valve @ 30,000 miles????
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 09:01:58 -0500
  Dennis, Speaking of lapping the valve to the seat, I don't think there are but a handful of shops that go to that...
• Propane valve repair - Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 06:52:11 -0700
  I'm looking for recommendations on a Seattle area place that can fix or replace the non-functional propane tank fill valve on my...
• 74 Westie-Valve clearances
  Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 13:25:00 DST
  ...This will rapidly lead to increased seat wear, valve burning and major repair bills. If the valve train wears or screws creep the result...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info/Dennis Haynes concerns
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 11:17:54 -0400
  ...Helps keep the buildup consistant around the seat so that you don't develop a high spot and burn the valve. UNLEADED heads are...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:31:20 -0800
  ...The final > test of the proper seat was to remove the valve, wash of all grit, > re-insert the valve in to the valve...
• Re: Valves seats.. for those who care
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Wed, 10 May 2006 23:10:18 -0500
  ...I have one of the Porsche 2.0l engines, but the heads will be gone through and all the valve seats replaces by shops...
• Re: WBX gauge value
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 14:00:04 -0700
  <<Consequently exhaust valve burning and loose seats don't happen>> Oh, I don't know about that. My 86 westy 2.1L dropped a...
• Re: Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 8 May 1995 11:14:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The seats should be reground so there will be a nice smooth surface for the new valves to seat against. If you absolutely can...
• Re: Recent Trip - FWIW
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:36:16 -0500
  Hi John, A dropped valve seat will slow you down, but the vehicle would remain drivable. A dropped seat robs an engine of 1...
• How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:01:06 -0400
  ...m thinking about pro-actively doing a valve job, replacing the valve seats, and replacing the valve cover gaskets while I'm at it...
• A reason for dropped valve seats
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 17:25:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...Rich running engines will have heads that are too *cold*, hence a higher temperature differential with the valve seats. Different expansion rates of the...
• Re: rear heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:36:06 -0400
  ...It would be nice not to have to unpack all the accumulated stuff in the seat box to open or close the valve.
• Re: How my engine rebuild is going
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 17 May 2004 10:45:03 -0400
  ...The AMC valve job is a little wide but if you narrow the seating surface the valve will widen the seat on its own...
• Re: New versus Welded Heads?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 11:37:03 -0400
  ...To do this I remove the seats and counter bore the seat hole so I can install a harder valve seat with a larger...
• Re: Metal shavings under valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 17:51:42 -0500
  ...My 85 Vanagon just had this valve seat problem. It came unseated and made a noise quite like a valve lifter. At first I...
• Re: Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:26:08 -0400
  Thanks to everyone who offered help with finding me a valve. I have a valve heading my way now. Greg S. 87' Wolfsburg Van...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info/Dennis Haynes concerns
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:36:46 -0700
  ...This mod allowed the keepers to seat fully, forming sort of a 'wedgemate' with the valve stem, eliminating wear in the keeper grooves. He...
• Re: Propane valve repair - Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 07:17:49 -0700
  ...for recommendations on a Seattle area place that can fix or >replace the non-functional propane tank fill valve on my 87 Westy. > >Thanks...
• AMC Replacement Heads
  Historical mailing list - Smith, Steven A
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 14:21:18 -0700
  ...Are the AMC valves geometrically and dimensionally identical to OEM valves? 5. If I upgrade the AMC valves, is a valve seat multi-angle...
• RE: lead & valves
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 23:06:21 -0700
  ...The = valve seats on all Type IV motors included. Don't worry about it. You = have other problems with dropping seats that are more...
• Re: Erosion between valves
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:58:46 -0800
  ...Seen it eat little pin holes in the head and piston, the�valve seat�will come out to. Subject: Erosion between valves First time...
• Re: Requested suggestions - cleaning crud (carbon deposits) from valves / ports in cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:00:34 -0500
  Heads out---------Put new exhaust valves, period! Have those valve seat redone, check guides for were, mesure spring pressure, change all valve seal (catch...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:52:25 -0500
  ...If there was any crust, corrosion, debris, etc, on the valve face or seat, this tended to crush the material and remove it so...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:06:41 -0500
  ...used to tell us that the acetylene had to be opened all the way because of that valve seat arrangement. He said to open...
• Re: Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:36:07 -0700
  ...Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed > Hi All, > I took apart my rear seat heater to replace the leaking core and this is...
• Re: more propane questions
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:31:43 -0400
  ...Stan Wilder wrote: > I don't know where you guys come up with your crap. > All high pressure cylinders have a double seat valve...
• Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:45:57 -0400
  Hi All, I took apart my rear seat heater to replace the leaking core and this is what I found. http://picasaweb.google.com...
• WANT 86MM piston (type4)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Jun 1996 19:16:40 -0800
  Hi All I have a type 4 engine that lost a valve seat a couple of thousand miles after a rebuild. The engine has...
• 1.9 heads. Valve seat crack?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 2 Oct 2016 15:31:47 -0700
  ...https://imgur.com/gallery/SI3Oh Is this the dreaded valve seat crack? And if so, does anyone have a pair of good 1.9...
• Bare AMC heads: Why...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:35:12 EST
  ...5) Labor for cutting the valve seats and valves: Stock the seats and valves are not maximized for flow but cost effectiveness. They are...
• Re: where is the expansion valve for A/C located
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 12:51:48 -0500
  Gary, on my van it is in the overhead compartment between the drivers seat and the middle seat and on passenger's side. John...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:45:01 -0700
  ...I quote, "open the oxygen valve fully to seat the packing nut, open the acetylene AT THE MOST 1.5 turns and preferalby .75...
• Re: Exhaust valve leak on fresh top end rebuild-I need a little advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:27:45 -0400
  ...The contact patterns on the valve and seat faces will show any misalignments or otherwise improper seating of the valve in the seat. Is...
• Re: rear heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 11:28:06 -0400
  ...It would be nice not to have to unpack all >the accumulated stuff in the seat box to open or close the valve.
• AMC Heads
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:43:12 -0700
  ...But they will need 4 new valves and 4 new seats and probably guides. I'm deciding what brand of valves to get. Got...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 07:27:22 -0500
  ...grinding the valves and seats. Heat transfer is the key to long-lasting heads, and the grind and rotation of the valves are the...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 12:42:43 -0600
  ...It is his assertion that valve clatter is (at least in part) the sound of the valve slamming closed against the seat, and this...
• Re: more propane questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:38:25 -0400
  At 04:34 PM 10/18/2002, Stan Wilder wrote: >All high pressure cylinders have a double seat valve. >In other words they must...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:13:11 -0500
  ...I quote, "open the oxygen >valve fully to seat the packing nut, open the acetylene AT THE MOST 1.5 >turns and preferalby .75...
• Re: Does the WBX suck valves?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:14:37 -0400
  hello Stuart I havent seen them suck valves but the seats are known for coming out,mostly when ran hot. I have a bunch...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Common problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:30:58 -0800
  For those of us with air cooled power plants, there is the valve seat issue. Personally, I wouldn't mind hearing more about that...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:39:38 -0500
  ...The final test of the proper seat was to > remove the valve, wash of all grit, re-insert the valve in to the > valve...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 06:42:29 -0600
  ...used to tell us that > the > acetylene had to be opened all the way because of that valve seat > arrangement. He said to open...
• Re: resealing heads... what else should i do? rings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:42:33 -0500
  Matthew, Most likely, the rings will become un-seated in the head removal process. So theoretically, they will not seat again. Personally I would...