Vid of REALLY stuffed valve guide

kombikim disfunctionally capable

1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 7 Jan 2007, 8:17 pm

#562713

number 3 was only 60 PSI on the kombi, I expected to find burnt valve or cracked head but everything appeared perfect, so I took out the exhaust valve to see if I could see anything & :P

http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/Kombikim/kombistuff/?action=view&current=kombivalve.flv

[ Edited on 7-1-2007 by kombikim ]

Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54

koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 8 Jan 2007, 12:03 pm

#562847

That will do it!

Lucky to not have eaten the valve....

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kombikim disfunctionally capable

1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 8 Jan 2007, 12:09 pm

#562850

yeah lesson learn't, only did 1000ks or so on that head, it looked perfect so I fitted it, not too bad until engine warmed up & then it ran really crook

Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 9 Jan 2007, 8:15 am

#563045

Holy crap! :duh

Still not sure how far I'd trust that valve Kim... being an exhaust valve. 🙂

CHeers!

PS.. you have u2u... not regarding valve.. 😂

[ Edited on 8-1-2007 by Schmoburger ]

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 9 Jan 2007, 9:35 am

#563050

if that wasn't so serious, it'd be funny!

Pay your debts, CxxT

kombikim disfunctionally capable

1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 9 Jan 2007, 9:38 am

#563051

It will be fine, I will put it back together & sell it.

Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Jan 2007, 5:11 pm

#563117

how much ya bugger

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