[coopdog123]

i found some pi heads on ebay, the guy says that there was a timming problem and that the valves were bent up pretty bad. he says that the valves are the only thing wrong with the heads. they come fully dressed, cams, rockers, etc. what could be some potential problems with heads that have had the valves bent? if i decide to buy them, how much are new valves?

[BlueStreak03]

Depending on the severity of the valve to piston collision, there could be a crack in the combustion chamber area, messed up valve guides and distorted valve seats.


If you decide to get them, proceed cautiously. Have a machine shop magnaflux them for cracks. Get a valve job done and have the guides replaced with good quality ones.