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  1. 18-01-2006, 08:40 PM #1
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    ok i have an 85 vk, the valves on three of the six cylinders are stuck up does anyone no how to bring em back down its shitting me the car wont start and its mi baby
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    What's keeping them there?

    Stuck up, as in they're permanently shut, or permanently open?
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    i've heard VK's apparently are renowned for seizing valves, if thats the case probably a reco of the head is the only option ....
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    stuck open
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  5. 22-01-2006, 05:35 PM #5
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    how much will a reco head cost me
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  6. 23-01-2006, 12:18 PM #6
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    well provided its just the valves that are a problem you might be looking at $200-400 to get it recoed
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