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Bad Head? - 5/2/2008 11:17:42 AM

Demedic

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Well im also one of the lucky ones the timing belt went on...i have the timing cover off, and the valve cover off. How do I tell if the valves are bad in the head? 2004 Aveo. Any help would be appreciated

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RE: Bad Head? - 5/2/2008 12:20:47 PM

shawnvw

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If the belt broke while driving, then your valves are almost certainly bent. A quick way to tell without getting too involved is to remove the camshaft from the vehicle, and lightly tap the valve stem with a hammer. If it springs back, it probably isn't bent. If it goes down and doesn't spring back, then it is bent for sure.

(in reply to Demedic)

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