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Valve Spring Install Difficulty

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Old 03-03-2004, 06:09 PM
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Valve Spring Install Difficulty

I have herd that installing new valve springs on our LTs isn't the easiest thing to do. Just thought I would ask my fellow LT friends on some tips, tools, anything to help with the install. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanx
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Old 03-03-2004, 07:54 PM
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Changing valve springs on the car isn't too bad it's just time consuming. Be patient.

Tool wise you need a good valve spring compressor (the autozone rent-a-tool ones suck, I know.) I've heard the KD ones work okay. You will also need a magnet on an extension to get the locks out.
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Old 03-03-2004, 07:58 PM
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You can read through a swap guide on my Tech Page and another one here.
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Where did you guys get the KD tool from? Did you rent it or buy it?
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Old 03-03-2004, 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by leadfoot94
Where did you guys get the KD tool from? Did you rent it or buy it?
Lots of auto parts stores sell them. O'Reilly's, NAPA and others.
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