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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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I'm trying to change my valve springs, but I'm having trouble taking apart the originals. When I compress the springs the retainers will not come apart from the valve locks. Need some suggestions on how to make them come apart.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Re: need help quick

Whack the retainers with a BFH repeatedly until they let go.

I assume you're doing it with the heads on the car?
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Re: need help quick

Sweet Thanks!!!
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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After you tap the retainer to pop the locks free, use a magnet on the end of a stick to retrieve the locks.
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