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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 01:10 AM
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Earlier today I started my cam swap, it got dark for when I was about to swap valve springs, so im gonna do them tomorrow....I noticed on my dual springs that some of the inner springs slide out easily and some seem stuck inside, is this normal? Ive only installed single springs before, do I need to lube them before install?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 01:23 AM
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Nothing to worry about.
You should squirt them with oil after installing.
Or, oil them first, but that's rather messy.

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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 01:27 AM
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hehe, dont feel bad. just did my head/cam (still smell like gas from my tuning ride) and I asked the same damn thing to my friend helping me. it's two independent springs. i guess we both learned something new
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I applaud you both for doing your own work. It's fun isn't it?

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