ok new problem :(

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spike4073
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Re: ok new problem :(

Post by spike4073 » 09 Mar 2010 01:00 pm

it was seazed yeah...ive freed it now... it has also come away from the spring at the top

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Re: ok new problem :(

Post by Speedy88 » 09 Mar 2010 01:25 pm

I'm unfamiliar with the 1.4 engine but it sounds like you'll need some new valves. I'd wait until some experts have their say first though
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Re: ok new problem :(

Post by spike4073 » 09 Mar 2010 02:26 pm

all valves now seem ok .. however the retainer for one of the valve springs has failed..... anybody know where i can find replacement?

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Re: ok new problem :(

Post by volvodspec » 09 Mar 2010 04:43 pm

yeah you'll need a new one. also check that valve diameter and compare it with the data from the service books.

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Re: ok new problem :(

Post by Hell Driver » 09 Mar 2010 05:56 pm

I once had a valve burn away so that there was a V shaped notch in it :o
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