How reliable are the 16 valve versions of the b320F? I know that's probably not the right engine code, but you know what I mean? I understand the 8 valve heads are the legendary bullet proof motors and the 16 valves risk burning valves. Are they something one should avoid in their daily driver? The wagon in question has 205,000 miles on it. Service record unknown.

Thanks.

 

I'd avoid those motors, just get a turbo instead...

 

Thank you

 

Also if something happens with the t-belt all the valves bend.