head off

Rulon Pope (rdp2@email.byu.edu)
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 09:16:03 -0700

I finally got the head off yesterday. I haven't undone the Turbo yet. I
will be working on the pan next.

I have several questions:

1. I assume that I should lightly hone the cylinders.

2. I don't have micrometers to measure the bore and size of the
pistons for wear. On motorcycles, I can pretty much figure it out by
feel and occasionally a feeler gauge. Can a feeler gauge suffice here
(can't recall what the manual says).

3. Any suggestions about the kind of rings and honing.

4. Should I take the turbo off and have it tested or replace
anything as a matter of course.

5. On the head all looks well except for a burnt exhaust valve. If
there are cracks I can't see them yet.

6. There seems to be great disagreement about whether cams should be
ground. Can any competent machine shop check them locally? Or should I
just go with what I've got.

7. Would anyone have a nice reground or newer cam cheap?

Thanks Rulon.