Head during stripdown, took the cams out for the safe approach:
![[Image: IMAG2717.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/l1w8fngd1me597j/IMAG2717.jpg?raw=1)
De-valved, such as to drop the head off at the machine shop for a skim:
![[Image: IMAG2718.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/nm3dwcuwypt0ieb/IMAG2718.jpg?raw=1)
Purchased some Victor Reinz loveliness:
![[Image: IMAG2800.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/vk4066m5ptc5nua/IMAG2800.jpg?raw=1)
Head post-skim and parts wash/pressure test
![[Image: IMAG2802.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/zkqmhhbjj4u4qli/IMAG2802.jpg?raw=1)
Valves cleaned and re-cut
![[Image: IMAG2807.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/c7ls1mxu9p7cmka/IMAG2807.jpg?raw=1)
Stem seal replacement and re-valving
![[Image: IMAG2809.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/evpbgyy9z1w7udh/IMAG2809.jpg?raw=1)
Valves all refitted to the head
![[Image: IMAG3081.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/wdej0zezts9irpe/IMAG3081.jpg?raw=1)
Head refitted to the car, sans cams
![[Image: IMAG3242.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/j6bhz6pn9uo632i/IMAG3242.jpg?raw=1)
Tappets back in:
![[Image: IMAG3281.jpg?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/8vmlwkbqlx4vt4r/IMAG3281.jpg?raw=1)
I don't seem to have a photo of the cams in, but then managed to damage one of the cam seals as i fitted it so bunged a replacement in. New timing belt and water pump (again) and off we go.
Learning as i go so no world records but its been quite satisfying.
De-valved, such as to drop the head off at the machine shop for a skim:
Purchased some Victor Reinz loveliness:
Head post-skim and parts wash/pressure test
Valves cleaned and re-cut
Stem seal replacement and re-valving
Valves all refitted to the head
Head refitted to the car, sans cams
Tappets back in:
I don't seem to have a photo of the cams in, but then managed to damage one of the cam seals as i fitted it so bunged a replacement in. New timing belt and water pump (again) and off we go.
Learning as i go so no world records but its been quite satisfying.
Night Blue VW Golf 7 GTD : Bianca 306 Rallye : Mini Cooper D (The Mrs')
![[Image: wallye-gtd.JPG?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/pcxk1pgpaucznvr/wallye-gtd.JPG?raw=1)
HDi Owner for 200k/9 years
HDi Owner for 200k/9 years