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Oldie_but_goodie Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:51 am

Just had my exhaust valves replaced and heads rebuilt. Discovered that the exhaust valves were totally hammered on the ends. I assume this was from a bad gap. All 4 were bad, intakes were fine.

I put the same rocker assembly back on. How would I know if the valve springs were bad? What would be the sympton if they were weak?

Should I just replace them? I don't have tools for testing spring compressions, is there another way to know if they're ok?

(78 FI Beetle)

XR 750TT Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:23 am

installed valve height and seat pressure should have been checked or set or reset by builder,std rebuild checks when proper head rebuild is done

Oldie_but_goodie Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:45 am

XR 750TT wrote: installed valve height and seat pressure should have been checked or set or reset by builder,std rebuild checks when proper head rebuild is done

ah, then I'm not gonna worry about it. Reputable shop did the work. Thanks.



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