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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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I have an 03 Z06 all stock with 35k miles with a broken valve spring. This is my first broken valve spring. Is there a way for me to check if there is internal engine damage without removing the cylinder head?
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Mac 108
I have an 03 Z06 all stock with 35k miles with a broken valve spring. This is my first broken valve spring. Is there a way for me to check if there is internal engine damage without removing the cylinder head?
Compression and leakdown test.
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Since the engine is staying stock, what springs should I get to replace the current ones?
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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You could go back with the stock ones, but if you would like an upgrade we have the PAC 1218 springs available for a pretty fair price. We have not seen one failure with these springs when installed correctly.
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