79 v-6 engine[200/1979]

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79 v-6 engine[200/1979] posted by Tom G. on
Wednesday, 22 March 2000, at 3:59 p.m.

I have 1979 265gl with a broke timing chain head gasket. I replaced the
timing chain but cannot get it to run normally. does valve damage occur
with this type of engine.

Re: 79 v-6 engine[200/1979] posted by ned chilton on
Thursday, 23 March 2000, at 11:34 a.m.

Yes, you probably bent at least one valve. Do a compression test and you will know.

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