Im about to buy some used crower springs and retainers... The springs have slight rusting on them and I was wondering if they are ok to use or if is just going to cause problems.
My friend suggested i hottank them...

Id just liike to hear your feedback... heres the pics...
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Modified by misternapps at 12:04 PM 7/23/2003


Modified by misternapps at 4:34 PM 7/23/2003

 

HEAAAALP

 

well the pics dont work for me to see what condition they are in, however this is my suggestion,

How much money are you saving by buying these used springs and ret compared to buying brand new ones? Is the savings of a few hundred, (if that) worth it, to risk your entire motor, and then end up spending thousands more?

Answer those questions for yourself, and depending on the answers go from there, personally i dont like buying used stuff, especially if they are rusted and will be going into my motor.

 

the rust prob isn't a problem,the thing you need to find out is the spring pressure they might be used up and too soft .

 

Rust is a very big problem
its the number one cuase of spring failure
In winston cup engines
we look @every spring under a microscope
if there is a hint of rust they get junked
I have alot of pictures of broke springs with the start of fracture migraded from rust.

 

i agreee wuth you, but since i couldn't see the pics i trused him that they weren't that bad , my point was that he had to check press. of the springs so he didn't buy used-up ****. on a race only set-up i would never even use anything but new equip.but on a street car if the springs clean up and there is no pitting they should be ok.imo

 

i wouldnt buy springs with rust on them,well i wouldnt buy used springs either.

 

ah, I don't have anything to say about the springs that hasn't already been said. but slowdx I have to ask about your avatar-it looks like a really mean piece of **** yelling in a microphone, mr.hanky's cousin? sorry I know it doesn't relate but I have to ask!it's real cool though, or maybe I have been staring at ports to long today

 

HAHA, it was someone elses avatar on a local board that died out, i stoke it cause i didnt have anything on my comp the size of an avatar and i was tired of the jackass and the trial user logo....

 

thanks for the input guys. i decided not to buy them. I was going to get them for $100 shipped.. but what is that if the motor blows?? nothing.
haha
Thanks
Matt