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Old 07-29-2011, 01:05 PM
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Take the head off. You need to confirm that there is no damage to the valves. Then, using a dial indicator, validate the position of the damper at TDC and confirm the key mentioned by others is securely in place. I know this is not what you want to do but if you cranked the engine - even if you did it by hand - and you encountered something that stopped the crank, you have put a piston and a valve into contact and as also mentioned, they are soft enough to bend under those conditions. If you cranked it with the starter motor, you can expect bent valves. This will cost you another head gasket and your time but you are already spending more time than necessary. Having the head off will give you the vantage point you need to be at to solve this.
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