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Subject:Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
From:Neil N
Date:Thu, 5 Feb 2015 18:13:54 -0800

Thanks guys.

Ya, I've read of AMC head quality, or lack thereof.
Have no idea what was done on this bus.
Hopefully, I'll get some warning signs before
any valve issues crop up. IF these heads
have the original valves.

I really should get on top of collecting diesel parts etc for an
engine swap.

On 2/5/15, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

> The valves in the AMC heads are still junk, especially the exhaust valves.
> They use cheapo Osvat valves that cost about $7/each (for the exhaust
> valve), and there is no such thing as a quality exhaust valve for $7.00!
>
> I always replace the stock AMC valves with quality TRW valves.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Dennis Haynes
> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 4:55 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
>
> Early AMC heads were well known for early valve failures

--
Neil n

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