2000 Volkswagen Jetta You Bend Valve By Hand Turning Motor

2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
120,000 MILES
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Can you bend a valve by hand turning a motor?
Feb 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Yes you can, it does not take much.
Feb 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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EXOVCDS
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What engine?

What makes you think that you bent something?

Re-align the timing belt and do a compression check if you are worried.

Thomas
Feb 4, 2013 at 9:20 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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I am sure that my colleague will be best able to assist here, thx exovcds!
Feb 7, 2013 at 11:14 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Not my intent... just wanted to get more info.

All yours if they ever reply.

Thomas
Feb 8, 2013 at 7:37 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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So much for the reply
Feb 20, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Yup.
Feb 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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!!
Feb 20, 2013 at 10:10 AM
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