[V8] Slipped Timing Belt

[DasWolfen at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/14/04 6:52:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, pacdev at lycos.com 
writes:

> 1. Is there any hope?
> 
> 2. How do I check for a bent valve?
> 
> 3. Ayy used V8s engines out there?
> 
> 4. If we have a negative on 1 and 2 I will salvage her. Any takers or ideas 
> will be greatly appreciated.

1) yes
2) dont bother checking, if a V8 slips the belt at any rpm above idle, you're 
assured of at least 2 bent intake valves. At 135k its gonna need valve guides 
and seals anyway so if you have one head off this is the time to rebuild the 
other too.
3) ABH code 4.2's are rare indeed but definately worth fixing, you may find a 
used engine somewhere but the swap will cost as much (or more) as fixing what 
you have.

KT