boldy205 74 Posted January 18, 2007 Hi, just in the middle of my MI16 rebuild and wondering how important it is to put the valves back in thier specific valve guides when putting them back into the head? and what problems would i have if i didnt put them back in thier places? Thanks, Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted January 18, 2007 Different valves and guides may wear differently - so you may find some valves end up tight, others loose. Also the valve cut on the back will match the seat - so if you've changed location they will need grinding back in. It is considered good practise if not replacing components to put them back where they came from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted January 18, 2007 they are being ground in, so as long as i do this and check for wear (its only 2 exhaust and about 4 inlet that may be mixed up) i should be ok? my ham fisted ness is a real pain sometimes!! so no major probs as long as they are not tight/to loose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer309GTi 3 Posted January 18, 2007 How did I know that carefully arranged collection of parts would be sent flying! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted January 18, 2007 (edited) best intentions and all that! when you have hands made of sausages and pork chops its hard to do anything with any kind of grace. so thats all then? no great worry? Edited January 18, 2007 by boldy205 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted January 20, 2007 For future reference - bit of cardboard, 16 holes in, label em up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 554 Posted January 20, 2007 16 baked bean tins, all the parts for each valve in the one tin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted January 20, 2007 16 clear plastic tubs, from Wilkos for next to nothing (we all have our own systems ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BrainFluid Posted January 20, 2007 Tipex is your friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted January 21, 2007 I am now in the tippex camp, used to box up but boxes are offer no protection, unless you use lids, from being knoocked over and so mixed up by the cat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted January 21, 2007 thats good, it all seems ok fitting wise and all the valves are ground in now, thans for the replies!! maybe i should try to be a bit less clumsy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer309GTi 3 Posted January 21, 2007 maybe i should try to be a bit less clumsy!! or drinking less alcohol when rebuilding an engine.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
