Not necessarily an expert but someone well versed. I have a 2012 odyssey that slipped time, only the front side. The rear cylinders have compression in spec but front didn't. Pulled the front head and all 6 exhaust valve had made contact with the pistons. I did the timing set before it was obvious but the damage was already there. It would still run and drive but had multiple misfires on the front cylinders only.
My question is, after I determine if the head is warped or not, do I replace the valves and seals or spend 1k for a new complete head? I am going to scope the back cylinders but the don't leak down so I'm inclined to only do the front side. In the past, I would have pulled the engine and got a good used one, now I'm not comfortable with used ones unless I'm going to throw another couple of thousand into it. Money's too tight right now and I have 6 other cars that need work.
My question is, after I determine if the head is warped or not, do I replace the valves and seals or spend 1k for a new complete head? I am going to scope the back cylinders but the don't leak down so I'm inclined to only do the front side. In the past, I would have pulled the engine and got a good used one, now I'm not comfortable with used ones unless I'm going to throw another couple of thousand into it. Money's too tight right now and I have 6 other cars that need work.