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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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to put new vlalves spring retainers and all that good stuff on?????????
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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you need a valve spring compressor....
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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how hard is it to do spud???????and if u know how think u can give me some info on doing it?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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i bought an overhead valve spring compressor from an autoparts store for about $50....its pretty easy, i never used one before but had all 16 of mine changed in about 45 minuites....
the haynes manual give you step by step instructions on removal and installation
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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its a freaking PITA! i hate assembling heads i get so frustrated doing it sometimes. but like spud said u need a vlave spring compressor to do it (the correct one also)


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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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i get aggrivated with the little retainer locks....use grease to hold them in place...it will help out a hell of alot
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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i get aggrivated with the little retainer locks....use grease to hold them in place...it will help out a hell of alot
 
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