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Leaky valve

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I've been working on cars for about 40 years did all kind of repairs over those 40 years now my own engine which is 56 years old, one of those four valves developed a leak, so I thought fixing it myself should be no problem, But sterilizing my tools in brake cleaner is not such a good idea plus I would have to lay down on my back and work with mirror  which I'm not good at and I would have to stop the engine to do the repair, that's when I decided to let an expert to do the job here is a short video off the procedure so I going to be grounded for a short time.
[youtube] https://youtu.be/B9b_VCjI3n0 [/youtube]
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Max is going in for surgery today, July 13 th, he will be at Torrance memorial. Will update you when Norma updates me. He can possibly have visitors on Thursday. Good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Kat, let me know the hospital and I'll go see him. Thanks!
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We wish you the best on this valve job!!

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UPDATE: Max came thru surgery just fine. Sleeping in ICU will be in ICU for 2 days Looks like we can go see him at TORRANCE MEMORIAL ON FRIDAY.
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Max, I thought that was just an excuse to go to Italy! (I watched the video.) Fast and full recover cool dude!
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Max,

Get well and come fly at the beach. We're all waiting for you.

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Max,
I hope they gave you a new timing chain so your valves open close in perfect 'ham'ony*,
Tschüß,
Jonathan


*inside joke.
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UDATE: Max is doing fine out of ICU and can have visitors he is in room 4147 at Torrance Memorial. He has his phone so you can call him.
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KatShaw wrote:UDATE: Max is doing fine out of ICU and can have visitors he is in room 4147 at Torrance Memorial. He has his phone so you can call him.
Great. We can have a heart-to-heart discussion. Maybe he needs a relief valve. I'll bet he's pumped. :lol:
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The address is 3330 Lomita blvd Torrance Jaromar Wagner
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Max,
We wish you a speedy and complete recovery! Then get up and grace our sky once again. Long may you fly brother.

And hats of to Kat Shaw for relaying such important news. What a club!
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Max,

Sending you all the best for a speedy and complete recovery!

~Lynn
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Back home again, engine is running. For now just at idle. I have to wait until the valve is seated before i can put load on the engine. Thank you everyone for all the support -MAX
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max wrote:Back home again, engine is running. For now just at idle. I have to wait until the valve is seated before i can put load on the engine. Thank you everyone for all the support -MAX
Engine? Looked more like a fuel pump to me. :)

Best wishes Max. Come down to Dockweiler any time and make us all look like ameteurs while you're recovering.
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