90Q head / lifter questions

[Duncan Thomson]

Thanks Ben!

> The two that smoosh should be replaced - I have gotten these for as 
> low as $7 each and you should pay nom more than $100 for the set of 
> 10.  Good idea to replace all at one.


Currently trying to decide which way to go with this engine, it has 
280,000 kms on it, but seems to be holding together reasonably well. I 
have a VEMS EFI kit to put *somewhere*, and it *may* end up on this one 
as a practice run for something more ambitious later. Currently torn 
between getting new lifters, valve guides, etc, or just tearing down my 
spare engine, and picking the best 10 lifters from two sets.

> Now is the time to install a performance cam:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8030707388&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT 
>
>
> I've seen a couple of Blaus for around that as well.


268, 270, 272? Elgin / Shrick / Blau / other?

Looking bone stock first, but with plans to EFI in the medium term. 
Board is built, just starting to accumulate sensors and other bits and 
pieces. Have Javad's 10v fuel rail, looking to find injectors asap, etc 
etc...

Tempted to just grab the one you linked to, but I have trouble getting 
these things shipped to New Zealand (beautiful country, but miles from 
anywhere when it comes to shipping!)

If anyone has any leads on a cam supplier who ships internationally, or 
any recommendations on brand, please let me know!

> Good Idea to lap the valves and they may need cleaning/grinding.  Best 
> to do all this now while you have the head off.


May have a play with a bit of port and polish grinding too, just to tidy 
it up while I have it off the car. Have access to a 5 angle grinder to, 
so re-seating valves is a no-brainer.

> I had to mod a pair of small pliers to pull the old seals out - ground 
> down the outside so it would clear and wrapped outsind with ductap so 
> it would not scratch the lifter bores.  I for get what size, but used 
> a small long socket to assist with pusing the new seal on.


thanks for the pointers, I was looking at those and scratching my head 
on the weekend. makes sense to spend 5 mins prep to protect the soft bits...

Thanks again!

Duncan
'85 CQ (rust needs attention before inspection)
'88 90Q (head currently off for gasket repair)
'90 944S2 (daily driver until one of the others is going!)

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