The most likely scenario is the first one, that the oil burning is what caused the problem with the valves. In either case, you need to take a look at the piston rings, so I'd set aside some weekend time for hauling the heads off. Why didn't he replace the valves on the rebuild? That's a heck of a shortcut...valves aren't that expensive (that is, when you only have to replace them ONCE).
Cheers. -DP -----Original Message----- From: Coy Emory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [dodge_intrepid] 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 All, Thanks for the help, During the rebuild the valves were ground but not replaced. According to the rebuilder he says these valves or others like them in hondas have an issue where they may chip and then break a portion off completely. I did not see any evidence of interference. Oddly though the valves had a lot of buildup (carbon i think) on them but the piston was only slightly discolored. Other pistons had slight carbon buildup on the pistons but none on the valves. The rebuilder did not offer to rebuild. I have had work done by him in the past and have not had issues so I am on my own on this one. Should I pull the piston for the bad cylinder and check for broken rings? I guess what I am asking is did the oil burning cause the valve problem or did the valve problem cause the oil burning? Again, thanks for the help, Coy ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying or selling a car. FREE Quotes, 360� Tours, Research, Blue Book, Compare Vehicles, Buy Used http://us.click.yahoo.com/kEZsdA/bwnGAA/YiGOAA/46t0lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
