2004 Hyundai Sonata Just Had New Timing Belt And Cranksensor Put On Still

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA
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I just had a new timing belt&cranksensor put on my sonata and my still wouldn't crank only find out my engine valve is broke. I want to know would it be best to have engine vavle rebuilt or just buy a new car?also how to,rebuild the engine valve
Feb 7, 2013 at 2:54 AM
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You would need to remove the cylinder head to have the valves replaced. You can do the replacement yourself but the valves have to be lapped before they can be used. Have the valve seals replaced as well.

There are shops specialising in this and you can remove the head and sent it to them.
Feb 7, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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