Info required on Mk2 1.8 Gti Digi head

[VWDino]

Well I never bothered with the valve stems etc as mine wasn't smoking beforehand. 30 odd quid now is better than having to buy a new gasket, studs, coolant etc etc later on. Alloy heads warp when you take them off and should always be skimmed before refitting otherwise your asking for trouble.

[turbodub]

Not sure if that statement is true mate, provided you take the head off correctly it should not warp on removal.

[VWDino]

Well thats what I was told. :S Something to do with it being an alloy head and an iron block(?)? Well for peace of mind and little cost, skimming could prevent more cost and work. But thats just how I look at it!

[rubjonny]

it should be fine provided you loosen the bolts gradually, in the reverse order that they should be installed

[jaybv6]

Having looked at it the gap is very very minimal.  I have another head that needs skimming so if it doesn't work out I'll get that sent off and sorted and then transfer the bits from my Head to that one.

[rowlers]

agree £50 tops!

[jaybv6]

Anyone know a decent place around Reading that would do this?

£50 would seem fair but would cover the skim.  The Valve Stem replacements would be more.