are y8 and a6 valves and valve springs the same?

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Mar 13, 2007 | 07:23 PM

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are y8 and a6 valves and valve springs the same?

i mean will the valves in an a6 fit perfectly in a y8 and are the stiffness of the valve springs the same?

Mar 13, 2007 | 08:59 PM

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Re: are y8 and a6 valves and valve springs the same? (rice a roni)

I think the easiest way would be to call the dealership, get both part numbers.. if there diffrent, then BAMo..

Mar 14, 2007 | 07:07 AM

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yeah i guess...thanks.

Mar 14, 2007 | 07:59 AM

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Re: are y8 and a6 valves and valve springs the same? (rice a roni)

no, they are not the same
y8 valves are .5mm bigger and the are longer.
springs I dont know

Mar 14, 2007 | 08:54 AM

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Re: are y8 and a6 valves and valve springs the same? (Got_soy)

k cool.

Mar 14, 2007 | 10:15 AM

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Re: are y8 and a6 valves and valve springs the same? (rice a roni)

They are not the same.

Springs are diff, and so are the valves.
A6 valves are 29mm Intake, 25mm Exhaust
Z6/Y8 valves are 30mm Intake, 26mm Exhaust

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