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What causes bent valves?

By Mike Allen
October 8, 2006

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Q. My shop mechanic tells me that my vehicle has bent valves, and that this was caused by over revving the engine. I do not agree with this. I think there are other things that will result in bent valves. (Full article: 712 words)

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