Tom #16 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I had an off this weekend and afterwards the engine didn't idle right and was down on power. I removed the cam and head tonight. The intake valve spring on the #1 cylinder was broken. All the valves appear to be okay. Should I replace them all or just the one? The place I usually buy stuff from wants about $70 per valve, so $560 for the whole engine! This engine was suppose to have been overhauled fairly recently. I thought valve springs breaking usually happened with very high lift cams (yes, my cam is stock). However, when I bought the car it did have a performance cam in it. Perhaps that contributed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutinCA Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I had 1 broken spring when I pulled my engine down. Bought a pair (small and large spring) on Ebay for $40. I think I have a credit with the same place if you want to buy 4 sets (if they have them). My engine runs fine, bar the electrical gremlin. So, can't say, replace 1 or all 4 (sets)? P.Dilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec-944#70 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 It depends on $$. If you have it replace them all and have the head checked out. Plus shop around and I'm sure you can find springs cheaped than $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944-Spec#94 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 My advice is to shop around find the cheapest you can. Then replace the one valve spring and the lifter where it failed. I have not heard of too many valve springs failing so your's might be an isolated case or due to a weak lifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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