New Valves, Any break in period required?

[kstoopsdsm]

This is the only section Im able to post in right now, so sorry about that.
But I just recently installed and lapped my new valves into my head after I went one on one with deer, (theres a post so you can see the damage: dsm+deer) and I was wondering if there was any break in period for the new valves, and how i should go about that if there is?

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

Drive it like you stole it man.

 

[kstoopsdsm]

Drive it like you stole it man.

Hahah Ive been long awaiting that! But also, one of my friends up at the tech school I go to removed the lifters while I was off doing something, and didnt write down the order in which they came out of. Will this cause a problem also?

 

[Black Widow97]

There isnt really a break in procedure for valves. It doesn't matter where the lifters go. They can be swapped between valves without any issues.

 

[kstoopsdsm]

There isnt really a break in procedure for valves. It doesn't matter where the lifters go. They can be swapped between valves without any issues.

Alright cool, thanks.
Also I have some how lost one of my Valve spring seats, I was wondering what else I could do or use so I can get my car back together.

 

[BIGBLAZE79]

Just make sure to bleed the lifters of oil before you install them. It can lead to bent valves if you don't. Stick a paperclip inside the hole on the top and release the oil so it compresses easily.

 

[cantgo2fast]

I also am rebuilding my head. I only had three spring seats on the intake side.

Should I get new ones or will the hydraulic lifters (i have brand new lifters) compensate for the difference?

 

[jb300zx]

I also am rebuilding my head. I only had three spring seats on the intake side.

Should I get new ones or will the hydraulic lifters (i have brand new lifters) compensate for the difference?

I'm new to the DSM engines, but I can tell you two things I do know. #1 The lifters will take up the space, however, this is not the problem.(see #2) #2 the spring seats are there to protect the aluminum head from spring wear. I have seen heads that the builder forgot to install these seats on, and the result was not pretty. I suppose I should mention that they were brought to me due to valvetrain noise amongst other issues.

 

[cantgo2fast]

That makes sense. Luckily I was only missing those. with 274* degree cams I ordered replacements. not taking that chance

 

[sexystover]

yes definately get another valve seat dont leave it out, you WILL damage the head