is using stock valve seats ok with crower springs/retainers?
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is using stock valve seats ok with crower springs/retainers?
Im gonna put in some crower valve spring and retainers, but I really dont want to take off the valve seals to put on the seats.. Will this make a difference? I mean, the seats dont even move, so whats the purpose of putting lighter ones? they wont break because they are against a flat surface, so should I just leave them on and put the spring, top retainers, or what?
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Alex
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Alex
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well its not that I dont want to spend the money on valve seals, but that I just barely had them replaced and I honestly dont trust myself in putting them in right. They are a B*tch to take out by the way!! It took me like 2 hours to take them off another headcuz they get stuck easily....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by streetrage »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well its not that I dont want to spend the money on valve seals, but that I just barely had them replaced and I honestly dont trust myself in putting them in right. They are a B*tch to take out by the way!! It took me like 2 hours to take them off another headcuz they get stuck easily....</TD></TR></TABLE>
i just used pilers. I got all mine off on my z6 head in acouple mins. the dohc are prolly alittle bit harder tho.
its just my opinion. if i paid all the money for them i'd put them on.
i just used pilers. I got all mine off on my z6 head in acouple mins. the dohc are prolly alittle bit harder tho.
its just my opinion. if i paid all the money for them i'd put them on.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by streetrage »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I contacted Crower and they said that the valve springs/retainer kit uses STOCK seats! that was pretty interesting....</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, so u didnt have anything to worry about anyways.
lol, so u didnt have anything to worry about anyways.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cruizinmax »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">valve seats have nothing to do with the springs/retainers. the valve seat is where the valve actually seals against the head.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They're talking about "valve spring seats." People sometimes just refer to them as "valve seats" which is confusing, I know.
They're talking about "valve spring seats." People sometimes just refer to them as "valve seats" which is confusing, I know.
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There are pliers sold by cornwell matco..well i think maybe craftsman has them. for hose
s and what not that have a 90* angled head and a circle shape. I use them to take out seals easily and they come in really handy if you work on you car alot.
http://www.matcotools.com/Cata...42389
i bought a 10 pack have like 3 of these with long handles. different loop sizes, long needle nose and a few other *****. good stuff
s and what not that have a 90* angled head and a circle shape. I use them to take out seals easily and they come in really handy if you work on you car alot.
http://www.matcotools.com/Cata...42389
i bought a 10 pack have like 3 of these with long handles. different loop sizes, long needle nose and a few other *****. good stuff
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