HOW TO GRIND VALVES WITH A VACUUM HOSE & DRILL (NEVER TAUGHT AT SCHOOL, ONLY OLDSKOOL) 

Oldskool. I did a self sand and valve lap on my 22R Toyota head (learned it from your vids)... now no valve leaking and 185 psi compression test!! PTL! Machinist wanted $260 to do a valve job and head resurface...and they don't work on weekends! You rock Oldskool! T/Y!

Dude I've worked in a machine shop for years doing everything on valves from mild to extreme, but when push comes to shove your method will work for re-sealing the valves, unless of course you have warped or burned valves. Keep on showing the broke folks how to keep their cars running on a very limited budget because Lord knows back in the day I had to do the same shit you're doing now just to get by. And don't forget the valve stem seals. Peace.

I'm glad you showed it both ways via drill or suction cup. ME, being a First Timer think I'll just use the suction cup because I don't have your finessing skills or years of experience. I'm retired so time I've got. Every time the ole lady yells at me I just go to the garage anyways. Lol! Out there I can smoke & drink too.

Only dislikes are from mechanics that are tight they cant scam people into just swapping another motor into their car!! Great job

I did this on my 83 Toyota pickup 22r. And to a buddies of mine 93. I had to replace all of his valves. Just lapped them to the seats. That was 9 years ago, still runs like a top today.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" and "everything should be made as simple as possible, and no simpler" come to mind. This is genius. No machine shop, no special tools other than valve compound, I may actually rebuild my heads now, after having seen this. Outstanding!

Man, this video helped my lap my valves when the suction cup wouldn't stay on. Thanks, bro!

You the man.. the real mecanic, thanks bro.... May GOD bless you

Thank you sooo much for all your help in Dimistating How to fix your car. My car has been park for such a long time because of a blown head gasket, I got ripoff by this mechanic that didn't do the job right and I paid for the part's and labor and the car only lasted 3days before it broke down couldn't really afford to take it to a shop but now I know I can do it all by my self because I enjoy working on cars myself but only the basic tune ups and brakes and so on but I never mess with the motor and just by watching your video I learned so much Thank you, you are a blessing to this world who cares enough to help others like me. keep up the good work

Just used this method to clean up the valves on an '82 Honda CB750. Worked perfectly and fast!

My Father who was a 40 year mechanic taught me to do that when I was 16. I'm 57. So thats for real Old School.

Love your head sanding video. Tried it on a mini copper and it worked beautifully! I love this video. I helped my dad rebuild an old beetle in the mid 70's and this is how he seated the valves.

Top-tier mechanic, an absolute pro. These old-school methods have always been a always will be the best, cuz you can experience the "fixed my own car" feeling, save money, and love your car even more. Mad props to you!

OG right there. This is the guy you take off road with you... God bless and let Jesus work in your life.

Got yourself a new subscriber. Your old school, back yard mechanic methods are spot on.

Thanks! I was doing all this stuff back in the 60's out of desperation cause we had no money.

Thank you for show and me the old school tips. My dad is gone so I don't get these tips anymore..

With my race car, a 496ci Big Block Chevy with very expensive aluminum heads, whenever I have the machine shop recut my valve seats, I always give them a good valve lapping...just to be sure the valves have a good seal. I do them the same way...sort of... I do use two grades of lapping compound. One is course and the other is fine for a nice finish.

love your methods you definitely know all the short cuts but they are short cuts that actually work.an beat of all u show people how to do the job correctly without special tools plz keep the video's coming my friend God bless u sir your a great person I'm a pretty good judge of character an I see a great knowledgeable human being an to all the folks that call u the n word they need Jesus in their life

As Race car engine builder, I approve of this video 👍 (for non-high performance engines)

Im from Philippines and You rock Oldskool! thank you

The right way to do it. If you use a suction cup on the front of the valve you can't guarantee even grinding. Well done sir.👌

You're a tricky S.O.B. I just got done doing a 48 valve V8 with that stupid suction cup thing. I should have been watching these years ago. Thanks. 🙂

Absolutely nothing wrong with this method. Love it

I think he's helping us basic knowledge people how to do a job cheaper and for the most part better. do it your self are better odds than paying 1700.00 bucks for some shop to fuck it up. i would never send my vehicles to Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler they suck at mechanic work. this guy is the real thing. good job dude! ive been testing and testing at 50.00 each time for tools ill never use again. where the hell was this video yesturday.

Hi Oldskool, I'm back. Today I finished grinding the six valves on the drivers side head. I had already improvised a test fixture from scrap material in my garage and could put 125 psi of pressure in each cylinder. No leaks. I'm waiting for new valves I ordered for the other head as I had valve strikes in all three cylinders. Timing chain slipped. Thank you for teaching me and keep on telling the Good News!

This is exactly how I do this. Great job!!

I must admit boss I do love your video! Keep on doing what you do. you will never make everyone happy but most of use appreciate you!!

+oldskool funk the lord works in mysterious ways. I was just thinking about needing a valve job, on a future engine project. I have watched some of your other videos, and never come across this one. He gives what we need, when we need it!

That my friend is genius! - very simple, cheap but highly effective way to reseat valves.

Thanks Old School, used your instructions on sanding the deck and head worked great. Doing the valves I used the cups from a hand lapping tool and put then on nut drivers for a drill, and then put them on the drill and used downward pressure and hopped them lightly up and down, as well as changed rotation. Using Old School methods I saved at least a grand plus, maybe more. Sweat Equity, thanks again.

You are a true teacher and a inspiring example of the greatness of GOD combined with man's thirst for knowledge. This world is in need of more positive people such as yourself. I respect your dedication to your faith and your skills as an automotive technician. Rarely have I subscribed to any other videos yet I did do so to yours. I wouldn't call myself a deeply religious man nor a professional mechanic. Though I have my faith in GOD and a desire to soak up the teachings of righteous individuals. I find myself contemplating my direction forward and want you to know it was your wisdom that I believe has reawaken my spirit. You are Blessed.

I have a confession to make. I'm in trouble now. I AM ADDICTED TO OLDSKOOL VIDEOS! Your videos are AWESOME! !!! I've been sharing them on Face Book too so my family and friends can learn your awesome tricks. Thank you Oldskool!

I bookmarked you bud! Building hotrods is no fun unless it's in your own yard, with your own tools! Gonna clean up the heads on my '08 police crown vic myself, and I'm totally using some of your videos! She's finally hitting 100k miles!

oldskool funk - I appreciate all that you are doing for all of us who save every penny we can! I think everyone realizes the costs involved in auto repair and nothing is cheap - I personally have been money tight all of my life and methods that you are teaching are absolutely imperative for tight budgets! So Thank you! I appreciate what you share!

love your drive how you handel things. Greeting from the Holland.

Man these videos are awesome. You've shown ways to save me money and keep my car project alive. Thank you.

Thanks for the excellent vid, I've ground heaps of valves in the past just like this, with excellent results. Only real difference is that I test the seat with petrol/gasoline at the end because if petrol doesn't leak though, pretty much nothing will. like you, I generally do most of the grind with the drill and finish with the hand tool. While the head is off, it's probably a good idea to check and/or replace the guides and seals to. Thanks for sharing :-).

You be the Man Bubba ! Thank you for your help . Got my two 305 in my boat running like a Champ .

Brilliant I tried the suction cup method on the wooden dowel gave up wouldn't stick would still be doing it one clever man learning a lot from you THANK YOU

your the man! my uncle taught me old school, your next level old school mad props to u thanx for sharing the wisdom

Hey man you rock. thanks brother. you are appreciated out here in the low income diy mechanic

New sub bro. Had a old skool mentor in tech skool. He'd show us the new skool expensive way the the poor smart man's way. Miss the old man!! Rip

I really appreciate your to-the -point approach it’s extremely overlooked when searching for information

This is a smart method. Valve lapping and just cylinder honing can restore a tired engine a "Poor man's engine rebuild" I've gotten engines not to smoke, got 30 percent + increase in compression. Also, a method I have used is I had cut and machined the wooden handle of a suction cup honing tool to fit in the chuck of a drill, and lapped them from the "other side" but the vacuum hose method looks like it works great!

Absolutely this will work. As a matter of fact Ive done it this way many times. I bought a 50 chevy out of a field that sat for 25 years. Every thing was seized. when I finally got it to crank, the pushrods bent from the valves being stuck. I freed up the valves and got it to run but had a dead cylinder due to an exhaust valve not seating. I filled the cylinder with air, removed the valve spring and chucked a drill right to the valve, released the air and put lapping compound on the valve through the plug hole. I then lapped the valve, put it all together and the compression came up from 50 to 125 (or whatever the rest were) and ran perfectly until I sold it a few years ago.

My brother I can tell you how inspirational you are to my life you keep going you stay strong and do God's work God has a serious plan for you my brother bet your bottom dollar on that I'm out here in New York so your word is reaching from coast to coast

I must admit I've used that method with a valve grinding Stick/Sucker, but the sucker kept coming loose after a few turns. Using that tube seems to be a good idea. Thanks for posting ! :)

exact same way i do valves. on small engines like briggs you can't use the hose to drill method but you can superglue something to the face of the valve to allow for drill action. never had much luck using the suction cup.

Nice my friend...enjoyed this one...from your friends at How2Wrench

did it on Basic 3y toyota head.just chucked valve in cordless drill.no need for rubber link hose. direct drive. worked fine

Great Tip! Headed out to the garage to try it now. The suction cup tool sucks

Hi Oldskool and thank you for the videos and getting out the Word about Jesus. I am currently rebuiding a 4.0L SOHC V6 out of a '98 Explorer. I'm a pretty good handyman and always do most of my automotive maintenance, but never to this extreme. I'm stepping up my game here and thoroughly enjoying getting my hands dirty and learning something new each day. I was looking online yesterday for DIY info for valve grinding, found this and watched it along with several of your other videos. Just tried it on a valve to see if this old fool could do it. Well, this old dog learned a new trick from you. Before going on to do the rest of the valves I just had to come thank you. You have a real ministry going here combining poor man automotive repair with the Good News. May God richly bless you for your service to Him!

Thanks for sharing your time for us poor folks oldskool!

Awesome tricks cuz keep on OLD SCHOOLING.....

I guess those consumer doctrines has worked a number on my mentality, rendering me addicted to needy ideas about posessing fancy equipment to get anything done. You seem to have right medicine, so I'll be likely to stay at your channel for some time. Thank you for the opportunity.

Thanks buddy, old school is always a plan B and it works.

Thank you oldskool - never let anyone kill your dreams!

Bro. as a new car guy i'm getting really into rebuilding my small block 305. your tips and tricks are helping me immensely. if i'm ever in the area i'll come and film your videos for you. you should really have a tv show.

I love your videos! I never knew u could do that to the valves! I always learn something from your videos.

Thats a cool idea I'm all about old school thanks for passing on then knowledge

This method works wonders thanks man... Do it by hand if you want but enjoy the blisters!

i dont know if you plan on getting a automotive machine shop but if you ever get one you will tear it down!! keep pushing,much love man!!!

"some of you dudes working at machine shop are probably freaking out..." "hey, dis is for poor folk..." EPIC! Great job.

When I was a kid I once used gritty toothpaste to grind a set of valves. It worked like a charm. I almays mark the seat and valve with a sharpie pen to get rid of all the black marks.

Wow that's cool! I didn't think of doing it like that. Great for rebuilding a mower engine, cheap quick and it works

Man you got that bad boys all shined up. Yea and I saw how you checked with soap water in your other video. Nice trick with the vacuum hose

Been there and done that many times and it works great.Glad you did a video on it!!!

Well done video man. When I was grinding the valves my ass off manually with bear hands, this didn't come to my mind, there are better and smarter ways to do things.

Yea mate I do the same but I finish doing it by hand for about a minute just for the feel and then I know its sweet. One of the comments said about leaking is normal, no way mine never leak if they are leaking repeat the process anway good stuff showing people how easy things are and not getting ripped of by the shops cya neil

Absolutely brilliant brother!!!! Another trick I have learned from you! Many thanks

wish I seen this vid b4 as would of helped me out and saved me a lot of time .. just done a set on my 16v took bloody ages old school way .. then got me thinking there has to be a better way ,, faster way ,,, thank you will deffo try this next time ,, but hope there wont be a next time lol ..

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing!

I just got done doing this on a 1992 Ford Ranger cylinder head (2.3L I4) with 230,000 miles. This method works -- and if you're like me, I not only hear the difference, I feel it too. While most people won't do it, I use a finger in the direct middle of the valve, while it's spinning, to be able to push on it slightly. Basic premise is to be able to push the valve in and out, and hear/feel no difference. But like Old Skool said, this is for those of us who are basically poor and broke -- and with my valves and valve seats, especially considering how corroded and worn they were upon removal, why would I spend the $1,000+ to have a shop do this work, when I can DIY it? But OS is showing the proper technique to do this -- only thing I would add is to move the valve in and out so as to give a more uniform grind to both valve and valve seat. Note: I wish I could upload pics to RU-vid in comments, just to show how badly they were worn, and how they look now. Worlds apart, all thanks to this method -- plus the amount of money saved.

Very nice video. (Would have been nice to see a before and after cold compression test.)Question - is there a risk that this method removes too much material from the valves and their valves seats, so that the valve clearances cannot be properly set because the tip is too close to the camshaft/rocker arm?I am working on some old Yamaha FZR 600cc engines which are notorious for tightening intake valves so this method may be too aggressive.

that is a good trick for getting the valves to seat. it does nothing for the valve angels so i doubt it would would help fuel economy, but it would help a leaking valve. great idea.

Very good video, man.Lapping the valves with the drill great Idea I never thought about doing it that way Thanks man God Bless

In all seriousness this is a good idea on valves that have been ground correctly from the factory. Since almost ALL manufactures use a 3 angle correct valve job, there is no reason to regrind the seats. That could mess with stuff and sometimes inhibit flow. It is a good idea to do it this way if there are no obvious pits in the seat and you just want to re-seat a valve for a rebuild.

Did this on a Chevy Malibu worked good to, car was nice an quiet. Thanks for the skooling TIP

Great video. Just made my job a lot easier. Thanks

just used this method on rebuild of 2.5L 98 ford ranger, went from pitted and nasty to glistening.

Thanks for your videos man you such an inspiration god bless

Nice technique Real nice

Good morning! I know this headline well, it is identical to my Honda civic eg5 with DZ16Z6 engine, I'm working on it with polishing of the exhaust and intake pipes and the combustion chamber roof. Greetings from Italy

Your videos are great!

fantastic video i had not seen the drill method before

See you went a little new on us here ... I had a lot of tingling hands N arms from that lapping tool .... Keep up the good work ..

Dude these little secrets are awesome!

Good video. I like kind of creativity.

And I thought the vacuum hose approach was a me original haha- did this on a honda head. I also discovered that one can do a 3 angle seat grind with permanent marker, a dremel, and grinding stones dressed to 30 and 75 degree angles. Permanent marker on the 45 seat will show how wide the contact area is. Gotta' be very careful of course, one slip and it's a trip to the machine shop. I narrowed my seats down to the width I wanted and the head has run great for over 5k miles now.

Love that geter done attitude

Awesome video! this one and the old one are both really good. Thanks man.

man your a genius and I respect your work to the fullest keep em rolling my dude!

You guys that say you need grinders, mills etc, are correct.... by modern thinking. They don't teach this stuff anymore in school but there are many ways to repair things if you have the knowledge and experience. Old timers did different kinds of repairs and knew how long they would last. Some engines react well to certain repairs but not to others. I've seen loose rod bearings repaired by grinding the caps and lapping.

Great video, good info man thanks much.

This how I used to do it, They used to call me a Redneck for this, but it works great.

Another great video. I remember when I was in college trying to do this with the wooden suction cup tool and gave up and turned the head over to a machine shop. Some questions though: 1) Don't you have to make sure your valve guides are good first? 2) Why aren't you using blue dye/ink to see the seating? 3) Are you reversing drill direction at all or always just going clockwise? 4) On a 4-valve/cyl engine, those valves should be getting at least a 3-angle valve job. Is this just a single angle or are the three angles somehow reproduced with this technique?

The guy with the least amount of pride and Max cahones makes the most$$$. That trick works every time.

有创意，好办法。多快好省完成做工。

I like your work, nice... Just a tip, use gasoline to check iff the valve close good... again good job mechanic...!!!