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 306xsi
Junior User  Location: Suffolk Registered: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 90 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi guys,I’m looking to rebuild a cylinder head I’ve got to put on my car when I change the head gasket. The head came off an engine which had a snapped con rod and consequently 4 of the valves are no good anymore. I’m fairly confident I can do most the rebuild but things like replacing he guides for the bent valves I haven’t got the tools for… would it cost a lot to get done and does anyone know anybody in Suffolk they can recommend to do it? Thanks for any help, Will |
 Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 21:03
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rich306
Seasoned Pro  Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #2
You can buy the tools relatively cheaply enough, You'll need a valve spring compressor: VSC That will get the valves out safely. It's been a while since i've done it but you'll also need a grinding kit: VGK The above will help you reseat the new valves into the head. I'm sure the other guys can advise on what else needs to be done. but the above are stuff you WILL need. ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 21:49
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306xsi
Junior User Location: Suffolk Registered: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 90 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Thanks for you help Rich. I've got a valve spring compressor. I figured that if the valves have had it new guides would be needed too... I think i'm right in saying they have to be pressed in which is something i'd need someone to do for me? |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 21:58
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Guides are a specialist job, needs doing by an engine shop.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 22:02
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306xsi
Junior User Location: Suffolk Registered: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 90 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Any idea how much it would cost Stan? Is it on of those things where you're just better off getting a different head? |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 22:08
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Depends on how many guides need changing, but probably around £5 a guide ish, I'm guessing here though.________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 22:38
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Niall
Seasoned Pro  Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #7
stan_306gti6 wrote: Depends on how many guides need changing, but probably around £5 a guide ish, I'm guessing here though. I was quoted £7 a valve to replace them  |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 22:41
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #8
 Not too far out then... ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 22:49
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devere
Senior User  Location: Saxtead Registered: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 810 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Where in suffolk are you? I am too, and I had some valve work done at Coltec in Hollesley. Very good guys |
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Posted 16th Oct 2013 at 23:02
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306xsi
Junior User Location: Suffolk Registered: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 90 Status: Offline |
Post #10
I live near Woodbridge, so not far from Hollesley. Never heard of those guys so thanks for the heads up! Doesn't sound like it will be as expensive as i feared.... a phrase I've rarely used when refering to my 6 |
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Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 23:31
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #11
306xsi wrote: I live near Woodbridge, so not far from Hollesley. Never heard of those guys so thanks for the heads up! Doesn't sound like it will be as expensive as i feared.... a phrase I've rarely used when refering to my 6 It gets even better when you have contacts in the industry haha.  ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 07:54
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