What would you do Bent Valves

[SuperHerman]

The shop was hired to correctly install the timing belt. If they managed to bend the valves in the process the shop failed.

OP is blaming the shop and wants this forum to prove his case. It is speculation to say it has a bent valve. A proper diagnosis needs to be had. How do we know the engine doesn't have a burnt valve? Cracked valve seat? I could come up with some more possibilities, even the famous banjo bolt failure.

I don't understand what insurance has to do with the matter. Making a claim for a $1000 repair would not be smart. As I stated before the shop will just eat the labor and pay about $100 in parts. If it was a brand new car with a brand new engine then yes they would tender it as such an engine could cost $30k and above. I just dealt with a 7 year old BMW with a destroyed motor. Owner had an extended warranty and the issue was covered. Dealer wanted well over $25k for just the new motor. Car was worth $15k, owner owed $18k and a used like for like motor could be done turn key for $12k. I digress - the point is a new motor is expensive. Shop doesn't have to give you a new motor - just return you to the same place you walked in at, and once starting the repair complete it.

If one was smart they would split the matter and get the top end rebuilt and all of the seals replaced. Just saying.