broken down ***UPDATE-New head bought!***

[Wazzzer]

Don't forget there's the potential to crack the guides with betmnt valves too

[tech1889]

Yer but guides are not that expensive tbh.. i would do it properly just for peace of mind.. its your choice end of day..

[Dave_IOW]

Head pretty much off already, they are bent as compression test shows but not that visable its strikingly obvious.

Cylinders 1 and 2 were both down on compression, and i take it the sets of valves operate at same time? 3 inlets open together, then both exhaust operate at same time, so at a bare minimum 4 will be bent (exhaust)? Worst case so far would be 6? All the inlets? or 10 which would be all?

[tech1889]

dont pluck at straws just remove and see where you are buddy.. could be a couple could be loads.. if only a couple replace them.. if loads get a new head or prices yours up for a recon ??

[Wazzzer]

It could be valve lapping time, what fun that is lol

[tech1889]

I find it therapeutic   

[dkw]

Thought i'd post this up just in case it was of interest/use, he states it's just the engine block but I know some people who would say the block included the head!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mk4-golf-1-8-T-engine-and-wiring-loom-and-re-mapped-ecu-/130488516094?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e61b8bdfe

[Dave_IOW]

Yeah you get the head on that, but 200 delivery, and no chance to pick up as its on the channel islands   

[Dave_IOW]

Just bought a 2nd hand head 125quid. Hope to pick it up this week.

Where would you guys buy cambelt kits online from, VW spares = 170 delivered

No TPS where i am before you start 

[tech1889]

In that case go to TPS lol.. get a friend on the mainland to get from TPs and then give it to you ??