Cost for valve job

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  1. penguin662

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    I still can't get three intake valves to close. I'm not sure if they're stuck or bent, but regardless if I decide to keep this 75 mav I'll need a valve job.

    Any idea how much one would cost? Cheaper to take a chance on heads form a place like pullapart?

    This is a 4 door LDO with an outstanding body and I'm not sure if it's worth it or if I should sell it or part it out.

    Thanks

    Bob
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    If it is an outstanding body....I would say it is worth it. Can you post some pictures of the car?
     
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    I'll try to get them up tonight. The only issue with the body is some small holes where the vinyl top seam was, but I was planning on welding a piece in and replacing the top.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Pull the head and look for piston/cyl bore damage.If you dont find any then its definitely worth another head or a valve job.If the valves got cozy with the pistons...Well it may be V-8 swap time.
     
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