Opinions - scrap cylinder head?

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Hi all,

Dismantled some of my engine's valve assemblies last night, and it looks like the valve guides have had a rough time - all four I checked have been broken!



In my opinion this is damage that can't be repaired (unless someone knows how to remove & replace the guide inserts) and so I should scrap the cylinder head. The other question is - how badly was the engine treated to allow this to happen to at least four valves?

However I'm an engine novice, so I thought I'd ask you loverly fellas what you think. Is it usable/fixable, or shall I use it to make a special ornamental table like they have on Top Gear?

Cheers, Mike