1990 Nissan 300zx bent valves repair

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nissanracer300zx
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My car has a broken timing belt and some of the intake valves and exaust valves are bent, if I replace the belt and the bent valves will this work will the car be running normally like it used too be will this help?


Q45tech
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Car: 1990 Q45 342,400 miles 22 years ownership with original engine
1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl

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Sometimes you can just replace valves and have a functional engine but most times the valve seats and guides are damaged. Piston tops and rings may also be damaged. Depends on rpms when the belt let go!You never know the cost until the heads are removed and examined and MEASURED.

toyotakid49
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yeah you will need valves and the corect amount of shims so they can seat corectly every valve matched with the head is different


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