[Z06] Dreaded yellow springs..
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i've seen it done in 1.5hrs
but i agree it's not realistic for most everyone to come close to that time
the guy i watched do it was a funny car & pro stock team mechanic, changed them all with an air hose and basically a pry bar
same guy can also do a clutch in a c5 in 4-5hrs
kind of amazing watching the guy work, he never makes mistakes and it's almost harmonious how efficient he is
but i agree it's not realistic for most everyone to come close to that time
the guy i watched do it was a funny car & pro stock team mechanic, changed them all with an air hose and basically a pry bar
same guy can also do a clutch in a c5 in 4-5hrs
kind of amazing watching the guy work, he never makes mistakes and it's almost harmonious how efficient he is
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The steps you foremention can be completed in 15 minutes.
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I got a quote for about $470 parts and labor from a performance LS shop. Springs, seals, and gaskets. Might be a stupid question but I have an 03Z but how do I tell if my springs are yellow without opening the engine up? Last 5 of vin are 12926.
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Open your oil filler cap and look inside. You should be able to see at least one spring and see its color.
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Wish I would have swapped mine out, but I really didn't know anything about it until it was too late. Dropped the valve and there was a nice hole in the piston. It's a really easy thing to do if you just have to change the valve springs 1.5-2 hours is a good estimate. But I probably worked on it on and off for a week to get it back up and going once I figured out it was a broken valve spring. I even took it to the dealer and they told me it was a bad fuel pump, because the engine would barely run. That was the last time I took my car for anything other than tires or a wheel alignment.
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I tried that, couldn't see it. Maybe I need a more powerful light. Going to have them replace the pushrods too. First I gotta order all the parts. Anyone know of a good websites that sell GM parts cheap with shipping?
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pace performance and scoggin dickey are also gm dealers and priced pretty reasonable
what's wrong with your pushrods btw? that's normally something that goes a LOT of miles
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Really no reason for replacing pushrods.
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Wish I would have swapped mine out, but I really didn't know anything about it until it was too late. Dropped the valve and there was a nice hole in the piston. It's a really easy thing to do if you just have to change the valve springs 1.5-2 hours is a good estimate. But I probably worked on it on and off for a week to get it back up and going once I figured out it was a broken valve spring. I even took it to the dealer and they told me it was a bad fuel pump, because the engine would barely run. That was the last time I took my car for anything other than tires or a wheel alignment.
Did this dropped valve destroy the block as well? These types of failures typically result in blocks too.
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I dropped the front cross member and took the oil pan off so I could change the one piston without removing the engine.
Here's the thread pic of the damaged piston at the end.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ts-runs-3.html
