Grave news.

[geezer101]

So, after some investigating, I've found the cause of my engine failure; the lifters were installed upside down, causing them to wear out the tops of the valves.

Damn, not good news. So is it salvageable with a replacement head or is it game over for your engine?

[RamD50]

Damn, not good news. So is it salvageable with a replacement head or is it game over for your engine?

You had just suggested my bearings might be shot, but if you think I can salvage my crank and bearings, then I can rebuild it within my budget. If I do rebuild it, I definitely will re-ring, but can I get away with just replacing my damaged piston?