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03-20-2015, 07:03 AM

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Valves and retainers

If you replace the springs in a Ls head do you have to replace the retainers

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03-20-2015, 08:02 AM

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No you don't have to but anytime I change springs I change retainers and keepers as well.

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03-20-2015, 08:24 AM

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Ok man what's the best valve seals are good ones to use

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03-20-2015, 08:52 AM

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Ok man what's the best valve seals are good ones to use

If your turbocharging, a valve seal with a good viton coating is nice.. Otherwise, OEM will do the job like just about anything else.

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03-20-2015, 09:21 AM

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Ok man thanks

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