I've discovered the P0303 Cylinder misfire cause, and need an exhaust valve to replace the burned one. When I started pricing valves and other parts, it adds up fast to some serious bucks. There are re-manufactured heads out there that make things very easy, and economical. I had planned on buying worn parts, like a used camshaft, new rockers, new valves, new seals etc. and having a local machine shop do some head work. Does anyone have recommendations for a place that sells the re-manufactured and assembled heads? TIA

 

I would stick with the one you have as you know the history of it and are just replacing a burnt valve not an overheat that usually ruins a head.

We rebuild them all the time and commonly we can do it for $400-700 depending on what it needs.

 

Sage advice. History is every thing, and there is one world's "leader" that does not read, nor care about history. He watches TV fake news and tweets in volume over quality and facts.

 

Now, now, lets not get political. The unofficial poll I did was like 90% no and 10 yes on that stuff.

 

I would love to re-use my cylinder head, but since it needs valves, cam, rockers etc, I'm not sure I can beat the prices of re-manufactured heads on line. Does anyone know a Washington DC are a shop that would do the head work? thanks

 

It's not often we see cars that need cams or rockers replaced.

Chances are you'd be fine with a set of exhaust valves, valve guide seals, and a refresh, but once you get the head to the shop they can advise you accordingly.

 

Detroit Tuned and Way Motors have probably seen more MINIs then I have hair on my head. Cannot get much better long distance diagnostics than this.

And you know what God says about hair???? Well he only created so many perfect heads, for the rest he gave them hair. I'm in the latter group.