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Re: [T3] Stretching valve stems?


> At any rate, here's the question: Do valve stems sometimes actually
> stretch before they break?
>

Yes, I've heard they stretch before breaking - could be timely to take the head
off and replace at least those exhaust valves before they do.  Pretty common
topic of conversation on the ramva newsgroup.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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