Re: Thunderbolt valve clatter

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/11/22 17:06:17

I don't think I'd go back to that mechanic again. To pull the crankshaft to do a ring replacement when all he had to do was remove the head and the oil pan - just nuts! The other advantage of having done it the "right" and easy way is it would have made it very convenient to check the condition of the valves, guides, etc. and if needed do a valve grind which these engines like every 40,000 or so miles, give or take.