Alexbrz

Steve wrote:

Replacing valves and "lapping in" is a DIY job but make sure the head is straight, Kseries heads are notorious for there shape (mainly after overheating, so yours may be ok" if in doubt get it professionally checked and skimmed at a machine shop and maybe "lap" all the valves at the same time, better saving time rather than money in this instance.

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Thanks! I'll get the head over to a local mechanic with a straight edge to check for any deformation. Im quite interested in learning more about valve lapping and replacement so i might do it myself if the guides and ytube videos i see about it seem doable.

I've contacted the nearest machine shop and they quoted me the equivalent of the purchase of a replacement MG TF for a complete head rebuild and they dont want to do anything but a complete rebuild. I guess Finnish hourly wages are a bit too high for keeping older cars on the road. Ofcourse i can always take it with me abroad and have it done there, i'll keep this in mind as i regularly drive back and forth to Netherlands anyways. Dropping it off in Poland may be a good alternative.