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MG MGA - Head rebuild MGA 1500

I am rebuilding a head for MGA 1500 and I am seeking comments on the choice between using stock replacement valves and guides versus using Stellite valves and maganese/bronze guides? Any advice if it is worth the difference in price between them is welcome as I am preparing an order list and would welcome some input on which to choose. Thanks.

Stephen Lofaro
Stephen Lofaro

The big question is whether to insert hardened seats, and also what is the state of your head to start with. If the seats are not recessed and the valves not burnt, often just a hand grind of the valves is all that is required. exhaust valves will likely be in worse shape so next exhausts may be in order. So, how bad is it?
Art Pearse

This thread was discussed on 15/07/2012

MG MGA index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG MGA BBS is active now.