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428 cj valve spring retainer cracked
By Toltz - 02/11/2001 4:21:44 PM; IP 63.39.35.34
I just pulled my valve covers off for a changing and noticed a valve spring retainer that has an edge cracked off(about 1/8 of an inch near the edge)!! It appears to be made out of aluminum. I'm assuming these are aftermarket retainers. Anyway, I need help!! Obviously, this has been this way for some time but, now that I know it's there It will always be in the back of my mind. I'd like to replace it without pulling the head. Can this be done using a compressed air inlet in the spark plug hole and a valve spring compressor that grips the spring? I really don't want to have to pull the motor apart but, I also don't want to drop a valve that I know I could have fixed.
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Collapse <b>428 cj valve spring retainer cracked</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Toltz, <i>02/11/2001</i></font>428 cj valve spring retainer cracked -- Toltz, 02/11/2001
 RE: 428 cj valve spring retainer cracked -- Stanley Superior, 02/11/2001
 RE: 428 cj valve spring retainer cracked -- gerry, 02/12/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=4912&Reply=4816><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor4912" onclick="return false;">Did you find the broken peice?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Neppy, <i>02/14/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=4912', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor4912') }); </script>  Did you find the broken peice? -- Neppy, 02/14/2001
 RE: aluminum retainers for any motor -- Robert Mitchell, 02/17/2001
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