mrblonde 0 Posted February 6, 2008 hi ya,i have just bought a cylinder head 2nd hand.i want to recon it but not sure where to start etc.i may get it staged/gas flowed etc.any advise please and parts list prices please?..oh what to start on first.?..thanks (i have done a search but no reslut really!) cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,629 Posted February 6, 2008 check that valves are straight and not rattling about in the guides, send it to be pressure tested and checked for squareness, skimmed if needed. re-assemble with new seals, valves lapped in if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrblonde 0 Posted February 6, 2008 oh!.one last thing i dont know if its 1600 head or 1900 how do i tell that to please?..cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suth82 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Buy a head gasket kit from GSF as it will have nearly all seals & gaskets which you will need (head gasket, camshaft oil seal, inlet manifold gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, valve stem seals, etc.) Get the head skimmed & relap the valves. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simonb 0 Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) As above but I would check the valve clearances and re-shim if needed. Also, I wouldn't worry about skimming unless the head is proven to be warped. Edited February 6, 2008 by simonb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsav 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Definatley get it skimmed to up the CR. There's a bit of free power there. Seats cut (correct angles and widths), valves ground and back cut and shimmed. Most 8v's have shagged guides as well! email or phone me for details Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
