Valve Seats on Cylinder Head May Fall Out and Cause Rough Running/Noise: Ford Escort Engine & Powertrain

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Valve seats (components in the cylinder head that help seal the valve) can fall out. When this happens, it causes rough running and creates noise. Replacement of the cylinder head is commonly required to fix this problem.

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Valve Seats on Cylinder Head May Fall Out and Cause Rough Running/Noise on Ford Escort

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