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Jan 11, 2004 | 01:24 PM

CamaroFreak87

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From: Goose Creek, SC

Car: 1987 Camaro IROC Z-28

Engine: L98

Transmission: 700R4

remove valves

I've been disassemblying some old heads that I bought, and I can't seem to get the valves out

the valves get stuck on the valve guides, and I can't pull them out. anyone have any tips/tricks on how to remove these things? Thanks.

Ryan

Jan 11, 2004 | 01:39 PM

RB83L69

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From: Loveland, OH, US

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De-burr the keeper grooves on the valves

Jan 11, 2004 | 03:51 PM

88IROC350TPI

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From: Pitman, NJ

Car: '89 IROC-Z

Engine: Canfield 195 headed 358ci

Transmission: TH350, Art Carr 9.5"

Axle/Gears: 3.92 Dana 44

yes ...valves sometimes get "mushroomed" on the tips. Feel closely and you should be able to feel a little lip on the tip of the valve or around the keeper grooves ...Just lightly file (or debur) them down ...Do NOT force the valves out of you'll destroy the valve guides.