So are you getting any indication of valve float? if the motor(engine ) is running fine and at this time you are just trying to deal with leaks and timing chain, then I think you are probably smart not to mess with the valves. Here's why: in the future as you drive this car more and get your bucks up for upgrades you are probable gonna end up doing- turbo, cam, heads,injectors,alky. You will decide dependent on miles and whatever damage you've done to have the short block rebuilt or not. Because a stock good condition short block with those mods is capable of high tens,low elevens- after you fix the trans you break when first starting modding. For pure value sake the cars that have been preserved and tunes without mods are the ones with the most bang for the buck value. Enjoy my friend. You are welcome to call me.
