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Sticky valves 900 1993

Any ideas on how to free stickly valves ?
Head rebuild at this time is not an option.

Thanks !








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Sticky valves 900 1993

In addition to the Abe Crombie advice (a.k.a. the Italian Tuneup), consider a treatment with Seafoam. Doing a search on 'Seafoam' should turn up hits on methods, results, opinions, etc...
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Speed Racer, '83 240 R, '93 940 OL1 (East Hartford, CT)








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Sticky valves 900 1993

Which engine?








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Sticky valves 900 1993

Ivan,
The FAQ features the "Abe Crombie Tune-Up Solution" for sticky valves. Maybe this might work for you. See link:

http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/960_90Info.htm#960EngineWontStartStickingValves

Good luck,
Karl







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