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On 20 Jan 99, at 14:35, whizby wrote: > how long have i had this problem? four days maybe > why o why didn't i check the valve clearance long, long ago. > tried to today, but the #4 exhaust valve spring is all smashed out and > sideways.. How can it be sideways? Did it possibly break? If it is broken then it can be replaced. An experienced mechanic with the right tools, can do this in the car, but the danger from later failure of a damaged valve breaking off and destroying an engine would make that a last ditch option. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/