Alexbrz

Not too long ago i decided to get a "summer car" - not a lot of choice in those in Finland. So i imported a "well-maintained" MG TF 160 (LHD)





You've guessed it, we're here about to unravel just how well maintained it was. It started with wheel bearings, rear links arms, some rubbers and steering bits at the front, replacement of way-too-old tires (winter at the front, summer at the back). Then she was finally ready for her import technical inspection - or so i thought.

Long story short - whilst idling on the driveway, the engine cut out. After inspection - Timing belt snapped. Could've been a lot worse if this would've happened somewhere on the road.

Decided not to sulk but take the productive route and opened her up. This topic will be used to write down whats done, and ask the experts for advice, im quite handy but have never performed a repair like this before.

So as it stands, it seems i have 4 bent exhaust valves, all others are ok. Seal tested overnight and no leaking on the other ports, no visible damage either.
Pistons seem ok as well.





Now to the shopping list with some future-proofing added:
-Cambelt set (VVC) with water pump (https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/54-how-tos/22634-k-series-cam-belt-change-how-tovideo)
-Auxilliary belt (while we're there anyway) (https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/22-cjjs-guides/30617-how-to-change-the-alternator-belt#30617)
-4x exhaust valve (

)
-Headgasket set MLS with uprated oil rail and headbolts
-Inlet, exhaust and cam cover gaskets
-Thermostat (https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/54-how-tos/91134-changing-the-thermostat-how-to#140405)

Am i forgetting about something?

Also, i've never replaced a valve before. Is this something i can do myself or am i better of dropping the head at a machine shop to do it for me?