I guess this thread is confusing - so here's a summary of the most important questions so far

1) Has anyone ever done a DIY valve guide replacement?
2) If so do you need to pre-heat the head before removing and re-installing the guides?
3) Has anyone come across a hand grinding machine for refacing valve seats?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

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