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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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valve float

i think i am experiencing some valve float. i hav enever had it before in any previous car i owned. it basically falls onm its face and has almost a gargling noise in high rpm's. at what rpm would you normally see valve float on a stock cam and springs. i was also told it could be a broken spring. i am gonna try and check tomorrow. btu i would first just like some info on the valve float. is it bad for your engine
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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anyone?
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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your sig says you have 1.6 rockers. From extensive research i've donw with my 1.6 rocker swap, using stock springs is a big mistake, at least use LT4 springs w/ 1.6 rockers and stock cam...

I'd say your stock springs cant take it anymore
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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Sounds like the valve springs are shot.

Rich
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