Owner needs to decide whether to perform a valve job after a timing belt failure caused potential valve damage, but lacks data-driven guidance specific to the engine condition.

Workarounds Described

• uses leak down test results to manually interpret valve condition
• plans to boroscope cylinders today to check for witness marks

Implied Software Gaps

• Mobile app that records leak-down test results and provides automated diagnosis
• AI-powered bore scope image analysis to detect piston witness marks and valve damage

ValveJob Advisor

A decision-support app for DIY mechanics and small auto shops that inputs leak-down test results, bore scope images, and engine specs to output a probability-based recommendation on whether a valve job is needed. Saves time and reduces guesswork by comparing against a community-shared database.

Existing Solutions Mentioned