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[Z06] Valve spring replacement

Old Apr 7, 2018 | 08:08 AM
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I have a late model 2003 Z06 that I just found out has yellow valve springs. I want to get this taken care of at some point. What are a good set of valve springs I should use? Also I would replace the valve seals as well.
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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 09:26 AM
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Here's a set of factory blues for $73 @ summit
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12499224

This valve spring tool is much better than most cheap methods out there and you recan use it many times.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-67605

Added exhaust valve stem seals
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mah-ss45920

and intake valve stem seals
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mah-ss45921

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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 12:27 PM
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I used a set of blue chevy ls1/ls6 valve springs and FelPro valve seals. I used the TDC method to hold up the valves and a Comp Cams spring compressor.
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Can you rent the tools at the parts store to swap the springs? The air tool and spring compressor.
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Maybe the air tool as it will be part of a compression gauge set but the valve spring tool no. They will have a cheap claw style that's more like a disposable razor than a tool. If the spring pops out of that contraption it can break your teeth or lose and eye.
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