Hi got to replace some valves on my VRS it's a diesel and it's done 56000 on a 59 plate .Is it worth while the head is off doing all the valves? Because I will be keeping the car for years can't afford another car are to expensive now.If so what else should I replace while the head Is off??

The correct question here is "why do you need to replace some valves?" Diesels aren't normally known for burning or dropping valves.

I would also like to know why, if the head is coming off replace all the valves and seals and gaskets, all this should be in the head gasket set, it might be a good idea to change the timing belt at the same time.

Guys, the OP had an aux belt failure that caused the cambelt to slip.....evidently damaging some valves. The original thread is here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/368029-alternator-belt-snapped/

 

 

Hi got to replace some valves on my VRS it's a diesel and it's done 56000 on a 59 plate .Is it worth while the head is off doing all the valves? Because I will be keeping the car for years can't afford another car are to expensive now.If so what else should I replace while the head Is off??

 

Bad luck.....I was thinking you might have gotten away with just the timing being slightly out.

 

I would say just replace the damaged valves and obviously get them to replace the cambelt using a proper kit with new tensioner, rollers and studs.