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Posted by: Headrage Nov 27 2004, 06:54 PM

I was just browsing through the PCA tech articles and noticed that they recomment new valve springs when rebuilding heads. I just had my done but did not have new springs installed. Should I replace them? If so, is it difficult?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 27 2004, 06:58 PM

not hard at all!

i have a cool tool that holds the head/valve and compresses the spring with a big lever. remove retainer etc.. DONE

lemme know if you wqant to borrow it.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 27 2004, 06:59 PM

Um.. anyone ever heard of "installed spring heigth" ?? you dont just slap valve springs on. The proper method is to measure and shim accordingly.


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 27 2004, 07:02 PM

edit: yes... mine had shims

Posted by: mattillac Nov 27 2004, 07:04 PM

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 27 2004, 07:05 PM

VW custom place....

this

Posted by: mattillac Nov 27 2004, 07:08 PM

thats cool! alot of $$$$$?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 27 2004, 07:12 PM

30 bucks....

ive used mine once

Posted by: Headrage Nov 27 2004, 10:07 PM

Posted by: Headrage Nov 28 2004, 12:07 AM

Posted by: redshift Nov 28 2004, 12:09 AM

Aaron doesn't need to get tools, he is one.



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Posted by: redshift Nov 28 2004, 12:14 AM

Oh, yeah, heads should come ready to eat.


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Posted by: DJsRepS Nov 30 2004, 06:13 AM

My $400 daily runner dropped an intake valve when I pulled it apart I found the spring broken on that valve. When I checked the rest some taller I found one that looked bent. I picked it up and by hand tried to straighten it (not that I would have used it) and it broke in two. I put all new Pelican springs in. one new valve and guide.

Posted by: Headrage Nov 30 2004, 10:56 AM

Talked to the rebuilder yesterday and I got lucky. Looked over the paper work and guess what, new springs!!!