Originally Posted by gottarollwithit

Yes, this is the kinda info I’m looking for.

I’m not too concerned about the valve guides, valves or stem seals. I can inspect that stuff at home, and they’re not currently causing a prob.

However, I’m mostly worried about the head not being straight. While it’s never been overheated, it is possible that 170k mi of running distorted it a bit. True??

I want to toss a hg in with all of the old valves, guides, etc because I don’t think this engine has another 100k mi left in it