Thanks for the quick replys. Yes i agree the mechanic probably could have handled it differently. Either way the new parts are on a broke motor. th mechanic said he did a compression test and said the #3 cylinder only had 40 psi. i am pretty sure the valves are bent because it is very hard to start and i notice a substantial loss of power when i drove it home. do you all think that a backyard mechanic is capable of removing the head and inspecting the piston and cylinder walls. i am contemplating just buying a repair manual and trying it myself. i mean what the heck it is already broken. thanks again for all the replys.