SpillerMiller 10 #1 Posted September 8, 2014 Good morning all. I have a WH with a K341 spec#: 71128A. Could someone please point me in the direction of some valves that wont have a combined price of $145-$170. Also, why is the exhaust valve $60-$70 and the intake is $85-$100? Arent they essentially the same valve? They are the same diameter. Or am I missing something? Any help is appreciated. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,931 #2 Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) They are only $54 and $78 from ProPartsDirect.net. Aftermarket can be found on eBay for anywhere from $15.00 to $40.00. Edited September 8, 2014 by rmaynard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpillerMiller 10 #3 Posted September 8, 2014 Have you or anyone else took original valves to a machine shop to be cleaned up and have a fresh angle cut? Thank you by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,160 #4 Posted September 8, 2014 Those import suppliers are all over ebay with a range of 'kits' for Kohlers. You can get a full overhaul 'kit' - piston, rings, rod, gaskets, and ... valves for less than the money youre talking about. Ive done 3 engines now and the stuff seems to be pretty darn nice. And yes on refreshing the valves - I general put a fresh grind on mine in my shop with a gig I set up on my milling machine, so would imagine a shop would too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpillerMiller 10 #5 Posted September 8, 2014 I truly appreciate the help so far. And im looking at eBay right now. But why the price difference? Arent the two valves the same exact size? They both measure the same diameter and length...??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #6 Posted September 8, 2014 As a general rule there are two different alloys involved in the two valves As the exhaust valve is apt to have higher temps etc than the intake valve In fact some old Clinton engines with valves the same size, if new intake valves are not Available they say two exhaust may be used. As a general rule exhaust valves are A little more expensive due to the alloy needed to manufacture, but never use an Intake in place of an exhaust !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpillerMiller 10 #7 Posted September 8, 2014 Im finding the intakes are more then the exhausts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
