Jeff
did you pull the rockers and try to turn the engine without them cant be
sure what the top dead center noise is
the pressure relief did not come in contact with the contaminated fuel so
just change the oil and inspect what comes out
are the heads OEM or AMC replacements
I have good used push rods and any other new or used part you might need
have you taken a fuel sample yet,seeif it looks like gas put it in a glass
jar for best your best view

 Bob Donalds
Boston Engine Exchange
http://www.bostonengine.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Ensing" <Kjmmensing@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: Why do I have four bent Intake valves?

> Thanks  to everyone that replied to this.
>
> I am planning on pulling the heads this weekend.
> I wondered about the oil pressure relief  thing also.
>
> Bob,
> I am fighting a fuel problem!
> damn,   I should of pulled the tank in the first place!
> I am still worried about the lower end.
> have you ever seen a stripped gear  or is it possible that it broke  the
> cam
> or something?
> I can get it back to top dead and the distributor is on #1  with no
> "rock"
> on the #1 lifters
> but there is a strange feeling and noise like the gears stripping   just
> before it reaches top dead.
> I tapped the valves in with a plastic mallet to see if they would loosen
> and
> come back out but they are stuck !    and now I cant turn the  motor over
> of
> course.
> jeff
> 86' Westy weekender
>