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do i need a valve grind?

11-14-2009, 02:32 PM

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CodySanders

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do i need a valve grind?

i have 110 on my truck and have the head off and at a shop. i want to have it checked for cracks and trued up. the shop wants 550 to go though the whole thing and recomends that. it is only 150 to deck the head and check for cracks. should i get the valves ground or am i ok with only 110,000 miles?
my pistions and walls look great. thanks

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