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gsk 4K and valve springs wtb?

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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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gsk 4K and valve springs wtb?

I am looking for a 4k gsk and valve springs. What is the best place to pick up a set and what tools are need for the install. thanks guys
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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im not sure about the tools but there's soo many places to pick them up from tst, and pdr are a few good places
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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The most important tool for the GSK is a good magnet or set of magnets.
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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how about the valve springs how do u keep them up when switching springs
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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at work we have a spring compressor and we just bring the piston to top dead center. worked for use on bigger engines.
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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I wonder how the valve spring line up with the bowl in the pistons? at TDC does it hold the vavle up or will it just keep it from falling in the motor
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Piston at top dead center holds them up, no problem.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Worse part is playing hide and seek with the keepers.
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