Valve guides

[zenithman]

Does anybody know what I should do if my valve guides are worn beyond comprehension? As there probably are not made any to fit my valves, can i fit other valves wich they do make valve guides for? The model I have is a 1979 Avenger 1300. If I could get valves compatible with these copper valve guides they make nowadays that fits my Avenger, my world would look rosy red.

[TheMechanicnz]

I had bronze valve guides and hardened seats fitted to my head,  think it cost me $650 to have 2 heads crack tested and have valve guides, new valves and seats done.

[zenithman]

Thanks! So generally there is no issue with diameters being uncommon it being an old car and everything?

[TheMechanicnz]

Nope, usually doesn't matter on the valves themselves as the guides are made to generic sizes and reamed to suit a standard or oversized valve stem

[zenithman]

That is good news.