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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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need to fit some double valve springs (not isky) to my head just wondered if its a pain job ?
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Not too hard mate

* Remove cams
* Screw air line into 1 cylinder softly pressure cylinder, this will stop valve falling down
* Compress spring and remove collets
* Spring will then remove

Might aswell do oil guide seals while your there
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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heads all brand new and off car so no need to change seals!
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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ok cool

just remove cams and use a valve compressing tool and carefully remove the collets
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