03-03-2013, 10:14 PM 
	
	
	
		I've got a XUD9 Cylinder head to skim and and crack test. Do the valves need to come out or can they stay in for the skimming?
	
	
	
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		03-03-2013, 10:14 PM 
	
	 
		I've got a XUD9 Cylinder head to skim and and crack test. Do the valves need to come out or can they stay in for the skimming?
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		05-03-2013, 07:09 PM 
	
	 
		They don't have to come out
	 
		
		
		06-03-2013, 09:05 AM 
	
	 
		Stay in.
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		06-03-2013, 09:19 AM 
	
	 
		Just remove the camshaft so they all seat out of the way
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