First off, GET IT AWAY FROM THE DEALER........ 2nd. a exhaust valve only cost like $20 or so... I would let the guy do the head rebuild for you. I paid $100, (I supplied 8 valves, and new guides, seals, etc.) Get a Bentley and put the car back together yourself. It will be a good learning experience. PLUS, we can answer any questions...
The only parts you would need is a valve, head kit (seals, guides, etc) [let him redo the WHOLE head, a basic valve job], head gasket, new headbolts, and a tube of anti-sieze (for the exhaust studs, etc.) Doug -----Original Message----- From: Jeffrey D Guest [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 11:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Sick GTi If you remember, my 88 GTi had 0 compression on the #2 cylinder. I had the dealer pull the head to see what the cause was (I know, bad move going to the dealer, but many of the local vw shops didn't want to touch my car with a ten foot pole once they found out it is a 16v). Anyway, there is a burnt exhaust valve in the #2 cyl. The dealer wants to charge me $1700 to repair it and replace the timing belt/tensioner and a few various seals that are leaking. I can not afford that and I think they are just trying to rip me off anyway. My question is this. I found a shop that will repair the head for me, but I still have to get the engine back together and running. How hard of a job would this be? If I bought a Bentley manual and took my time could I do it myself, or is it better left to a professional. I have pretty limited auto mechanic experience, but I can follow manuals good. If I can't figure out a way to fix this car without breaking the bank, I'm just going to try and sell it as is. Thanks, Jeff 88Gti (dead) _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
