Hi guys, I am new here so apologies if this is in the wrong forum, I have purchased a 306 gti on an R plate with a failed cambelt, I am yet to remove the head and check for damage but I am pretty sure it's just the valves bent.

I have a list of the parts I need, which are;

1) Complete head gasket set.
2) Set of head bolts.
3) Inlet valves x 8.
4) Exhaust valves x 8.
5) Engine oil & oil filter.
6) Anti-freeze.
7) Timing belt kit.
8) Water pump (may not need it at the end of the day).


Obviously there may be some bottom half work needed, but what is the propability of this? How much are these parts and where would be the cheapest place to get it all from? I will propably leave the waterpump, what do you all think?

I do not want to go down the other engine route as I know the engine is pretty good in the car, it was previously owned by a member on here, I will upload a picture as soon as I find out how too!

In all honesty I would remove the head before buying anything, if it's damaged a piston it would be much more economical to fit a second hand engine, but don't make any decisions on what's needed til u've checked the damage!

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Known to damage pistons

Can't think of the threads which show the damage but it's not uncommon.

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Mine snapped at idle in october last year.......... 5 bent valves was the outcome

Make sure you also change the valve guides, these and bent valves being missed are the most common causes of these engines tapping after a rebuild.

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Ryan

I agree, but don't count on anything til u remove the head and check, if the bore is damaged the block is scrap also which could easily happen if the valve head comes off or even just a piece breaks off.... Check the condition of everythin before making a decision on a fix.

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Bring on the Trumpets.

That's not from a cambelt failure.

There are no marks on the other pistons and the valves from the rest of the cylinders seem okay.

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Rich

that'd be a result of driving a tapper

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Bring on the Trumpets.

Guides need checking though while its in bits

I bought a head that was not off a snapper and all the exhaust valve guides needed replacing due to wear,so while the head is off and in bits they need checking.

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