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Do Valve springs really go bad?

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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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Default Do Valve springs really go bad?

i heard skunk2 springs get worn out after 30k miles is this true?
seems like all the smart people shop in here.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Default Re: Do Valve springs really go bad? (ThatsMyEG)

Maybe if you hold it at redline continuously. Metals fatigue. It is up to the user how long it takes to have a failure.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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ditto to what he said, they will get loose over the years but shouldnt go bad that fast.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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Default Re: Do Valve springs really go bad? (ThatsMyEG)

they'll wear out really fast if you use them as suspension.

sue me...i want my car low...ha ha.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by !hybrid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they'll wear out really fast if you use them as suspension.

sue me...i want my car low...ha ha. </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol
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