Don,t try to skim the, they will chatter. Get a machine shop to surface grind them.

You could do a compression test or better a leak down test first but i think these will only confirm your suspicions that you need to take the head off at least.

z2.john wrote:Phil,

Doremi do them but they are not easily available outside Japan

http://japan.webike.co.uk/products/1861353.html

Yes they are.... just ask

Stu, i have 2 in stock.
http://www.saisei-europe.com/Shop/Produ ... -head-gskt

Stonker

I know where there is a very nice original J for sale. I dont know the price but PM me if interested

Pigford wrote:Will actually pay for it

I think i have one Phil. I will dig it out tonight.

Loving the zorst too ....

Have i mentioned i do Nitro

Just superb!

I am sure there will be many that be willing to give you advice although probably not as many would do all the work for you. Unless, you line their pockets with wonga

What have you tried/checked so far?

Full bundle with leads £290.44 and freeshipping using code FREESHIP0815

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Likely they will dissolve to nothing in the chromer's tanks if you can find someone who will take them. Few will because of the contamination risk.