stinkybutt
Newbie
Well here I sit with a dropped valve in my 2003 RX-1. It bent all the valves in one cyl. I need to fix the head and the cyl looks like it will need a sleeve and piston.
Where do I need to look for info, parts or repair?
Thanks guys.
Aleck
Where do I need to look for info, parts or repair?
Thanks guys.
Aleck
RX1Jim
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
You may have more damage than you think. A dropped valve often causes damage to the piston, connecting rod and crank journal. This will be an expensive repair if you by new parts from a dealer. Post your needs inthe classified section. There are several people on this site who have a stock of used parts.
What caused the dropped valve? Did the valve stem break or did you lose the keepers??
What caused the dropped valve? Did the valve stem break or did you lose the keepers??
westbaycustoms
VIP Member
is there schedualed maintance thats supposed to be done to prevent this from happening??
stinkybutt how many miles on your sled, any idea why this happened
stinkybutt how many miles on your sled, any idea why this happened
RX1Jim
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
The first service interval for checking and adjusting the valve clearance is around 20000 miles. Even if the adjustment wa out slightly, no way it will cause a valve to drop out. There is no service required for the valves other than checking and shimming the valves. It is a pretty involved procedure, requires taking the cam shafts out.
