bent valves... what next

[SouthJ]

Where can I get a set of valves for a m62b44. Or whats my best option? Replace the heads?

[edjack]

How were the valves bent? You may need new pistons, too. Have you torn the engine down?

Valves s/b available from the dealer, or parts suppliers who handle Euro car parts.

[sealbeach740]

When my friend's 7 series' chain guides broke, it bent some of his valves.

We ended up taking both heads to a head/valve shop & they replaced the bent valves (over half of the valves were bent, IIRC) with new valves & seated (actually, re-seated) the other valves, just so all the valves would have a good, clean seat.

That was over 4 years ago, and something like over 50k miles, and his V8 is still running strong.

Not saying this is your only option, just one that worked for us.

[SouthJ]

I'm either replacing the heads or gonna take it to a machine shop. One or the other. Might just get one head and hope for the best


When my friend's 7 series' chain guides broke, it bent some of his valves.

We ended up taking both heads to a head/valve shop & they replaced the bent valves (over half of the valves were bent, IIRC) with new valves & seated (actually, re-seated) the other valves, just so all the valves would have a good, clean seat.

That was over 4 years ago, and something like over 50k miles, and his V8 is still running strong.

Not saying this is your only option, just one that worked for us.

[TriniSpeC]

Buy a new engine.

[ferguscan]

Pull the heads first, inspect for damage (including the pistons), then figure out what to do.

[auaq]

How did you find out you've got bent valves?