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Should I use a small wire brush to scrape off the build up around the valve in those hard to reach places or is it pointless? Also how can I clean off the rest of the gunk on the cylinder head and block? It feels smooth but how can I remove it or does it matter as long as it feels smooth? I...

Lapped my intake valves round 1 out of 3 just to be thorough

Sweet, thanks again.

Thank you couldn't have done it properly without your videos, I am visual learner so having something to see and compare to really helps. Now, removing the old stem seals do I just yank them out?

So when I remove the old valve stem seals do I just rip them out with needle nose pliers? Update: So far it has been going well, I paid very close attention to the videos and listened to the sound of the valve as I lapped them, didn't take long to get that smooth sound with these intake...

Yea I will wipe them off as much as possible

So can I lap the valves now? lol I will be checking each one for pits as I go along.

UPDATE: I just simply wiped off the seats and snapped the pictures, it got dark outside so I had to use flash and a lamp. I carried the cylinder head inside so I can start lapping it. Did you guys want me to take pics of each set of valves to show the seats?

I have them sitting in that container in the same order they are on the cylinder head, I will be taking pictures of the seats I just wiped them down but I am waiting for my last camera battery to finish charging. While the pics are uploading, the seats just look like they have a little bit of...

UPDATE: I cleaned up the valves and I think they look good, what do you guys think? Now I am at the point where I can remove the valves to do that I first remove the buckets, then hammer the spring using a socket like in the video from Numba1stuna, take out the retainer, pull off the spring then...

I got everything today but I am going to change out the brush for a copper brush since it's softer but it is raining like crazy here at the moment.

Will do, thanks

Sweet that will be a huge relief not worrying about metal shavings running through the motor before getting to the filter. Thanks I will update the thread tomorrow how things go.

Whoooo awesome, I assume the clearance tolerances are in the TSRM? I want to clean my head out from metal shavings, can I pour oil on it and let it drain out?

Sweet, one more question before you go lol. Yesterday I turned my head over to check the valves and I had my cams out so a few buckets fell out. Now I looked at all of them and did not notice a difference between them, does it matter if they are mixed up or are there certain buckets for certain...

These seem like they would be better then or other wire cup brushes http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-202831066/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=wire+brush&storeId=10051...

So pretty much use the wire brush to clean everything, the head, valves, I assume the block as well, then replace the valve seals with lube, then lap each valve, then it's head gasket time. Sounds good, I really appreciate the help I expected doing work on the valves was a lot more difficult but...

I was hoping you would say they sell the tool at some auto parts store lol. YES!!, so soft wire brush drill attachment, clean the valve area with it, replace the stem seals and use lube on the seals, then lap the valve seat. Is that right?

I saw your video on that as well but I don't have that suction cup stick thing or any suction cup that small and if I can get one at any auto parts store for cheap, what compound did you use for that? I also did notice the difference in sound in your video so I think I'll be able to tell when...

How do I use those condoms? unless Numba1stuna's way is good by using a small enough deep well socket and pushing them in. Also how can I clean the crud off of the face of my valves? That really worries me unless that is normal.