Bent valves but the surface of the pistons had indentations from the valves about a half inch from the piston rings on all pistons

Tiny
STEPHEN KARANJA
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  • 1998 ACURA RL
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 233,000 MILES
I bought this car and the owner told me it might have bent valves because the timing belt snapped. I bought the car anyway hoping to replace the cylinder heads. After looking at it I did see that the valves were bent, but the surface of the pistons had indentations from the valves about a half inch from the piston rings on all pistons. Would this cause a problem in the drivability of the car? Is this a lost case or do you think I have a chance to revive the vehicle? Pistons are moving up and down the chambers with no problem. Please give me your expert advise.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 AT 10:26 PM

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Tiny
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No, not at all. If there is metal sticking up then remove the metal sticking up on pistons with end of flat file etc.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016 AT 6:05 AM
Tiny
STEPHEN KARANJA
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Thanks for replying regarding the bent valves.I sent an image so maybe this will help. My question was, will the indentations or dings as you may call it on the surface of the pistons affect the operation of the vehicle as you can see. This is on all the cylinder's the compression still be some what normal. You guys do a great job helping out.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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As long as there are no sharp edges on the dings then it will be okay. If there are sharp edges remove the sharp edges as that can cause detonation which is not good. Otherwise put it back together after valves fixed and happy driving.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016 AT 12:02 PM
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STEPHEN KARANJA
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Thanks for your advise I can.I can breath a sigh of relieve.
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Friday, October 7th, 2016 AT 10:57 AM
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Those are supposed to be there it's called valve reliefs so valves don't contact the pistons.
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Friday, October 7th, 2016 AT 1:01 PM
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When timing is correct of course.
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Friday, October 7th, 2016 AT 1:02 PM
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Nice work team.

Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help and tell a friend.

Best, Ken
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Friday, October 7th, 2016 AT 1:21 PM

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