i install hardened seats into all the heads i rebuild. also using the 1.6 valves/seats. never hit water yet. as twisted 6 has said in the past, if installing hardened seats be sure to use the shallow seats.

you could also buy a newer head that has hardened seats installed at GM. tom

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