The idle control valve is not a maintenance part - use until you have a reason to replace. You'll know that when you have a engine trouble code that mentions it as having failed - or other symptoms.
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Yes it can bend valves, when the piston makes contact with an open valve if the belt breaks. It can also destroy the piston and crack a head. The 1996 Civic engine is an Interference Engine and as such will self destruct if the belt breaks. The belt should be replaced at 90,000 miles under normal conditions and 60,000 under severe conditions. It should also be replaced at 10 years regardless of mileage.
No they should not be bent.If your timing belt (or chain) was not installed correctly,(valve train out of time)this will cause bent valves,as they can hit the pistons.A major overheat can also bend valves.
No actual life expectancy, when it needs replaced, replace it.
You need to phrase your question better.
First things first. What year, make, model, engine, and mileage? When were the spark plugs last replaced? Short answer: Yes. They should be replaced as part of the major engine overhaul your car needs. There should never be any oil on the spark plugs. A little carbon buildup, perhaps, but no oil. That indicates a serious engine proble such as worn out piston rings, worn out valves and guides, or a worn out turbocharger seal.
Remove the reed cage and look at the valves carefully. If they don't close all the way, or the corners are chipped/cracked, they should be replaced.
Have you replaced the seats and the washers and stems if required? Have you do it properly? If so you have done everything possible and the valve itself is no good and it should be replaced.
What does a modulating pressure control do
Valves in general control the flow of something. They serve as regulators.
Yes. That is 'the' function of the heart valves or for that matter valves.