need help quick
02-17-2008, 04:42 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS convert
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need help quick
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. 
02-17-2008, 04:45 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
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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?
I assume you're doing it with the heads on the car?
02-18-2008, 09:34 PM
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Re: need help quick
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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