tug 0 Posted June 15, 2005 I've been looking about for bronze valve guides for my VR6, but any searches I do on the interweb just bring up pages with specs of other people's cars! Can anyone help me out? Cheers! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 15, 2005 Stealth can probably get sintered bronze guides.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rpmayne 0 Posted June 15, 2005 I bought mine from GSF (http://www.gsfcarparts.com), can't remember how much for now. Just asked someone at work and apparently sintered bronze is cast and can be better than standard because it can 'absorb' more oil so lubricates better. Something about fine holes in the material. Think the ones I bought were just standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted June 15, 2005 Sintering is when they get the metal and grind it up into a fine powder. They then cram it into a high-pressure mould and heat it until all the bits stick back together again. The result is a very porous metal that can hold a lot of oil, so is very good for lubrication. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tug 0 Posted June 15, 2005 Yeah, I've seen the ones on GSF's website. £2.50 each doesn't sound too bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tug 0 Posted June 15, 2005 Sintering is when they get the metal and grind it up into a fine powder. They then cram it into a high-pressure mould and heat it until all the bits stick back together again. The result is a very porous metal that can hold a lot of oil, so is very good for lubrication. Cheers dinkus! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
