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Broken/Weak Valve Spring Symptoms

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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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Broken/Weak Valve Spring Symptoms

What are the symptoms of broken/weak valve springs?

I understand valve float at upper rpm for weak springs is common.

Would a broken spring cause the tune to go out the window, and would it necessarily have mechanical noise?
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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You'd have issues with a broken valve spring...like a dropped valve into the chamber which would make a lot of noise.

What symptoms are you experiencing that give you the idea of a broken valve spring?
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Well, the last brokin valve spring I had caused a poping noise under hard acelleration.

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