ZLAKLR Member 31 Member For: 18y 5m 26d Posted 15/04/09 09:42 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 09:42 AM hey guys, whats the average cost of fitting springs? is it s head off job or can be done in the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Member 178 Member For: 17y 22d Location: Newcastle Posted 15/04/09 09:43 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 09:43 AM $500-$600 in labour.. + the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon_freak Cryptic Clothing Company Donating Members 4,556 Member For: 16y 5m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisvages, Capalaba Posted 15/04/09 09:47 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 09:47 AM it takes about 5-6 hours to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gezza Member 110 Member For: 15y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: wa bunbury Posted 15/04/09 09:53 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 09:53 AM I was wondering about this too as thread says though doe sth head actually need to come off??Or could I being fairly ok with the spanners do it in my garage over a weekend?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon_freak Cryptic Clothing Company Donating Members 4,556 Member For: 16y 5m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisvages, Capalaba Posted 15/04/09 09:54 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 09:54 AM its a lil more complicated then just spanners.. I spoke to my tuner this arvo about it.. im just happy to pay the money and get it done right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gezza Member 110 Member For: 15y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: wa bunbury Posted 15/04/09 09:58 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 09:58 AM Yeah but 5 or 600 how much is a torque wrench and a few beers and some instructions..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP85 REST IN PEACE V8 Donating Members 469 Member For: 16y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Woodridge on the park bench Posted 15/04/09 10:06 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 10:06 AM u don't need to take the head off compressed air in the cylinder just make sure you have a reliable compressor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gezza Member 110 Member For: 15y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: wa bunbury Posted 15/04/09 10:13 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 10:13 AM Ah didnt know/think the head would be compressed with air??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace blind leading the blind Member 3,657 Member For: 16y 3m 17d Gender: Male Location: Mt Alford, Queensland Posted 15/04/09 10:14 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 10:14 AM nah think ya load the cylinder full of compressed air to stop the valves falling in while you are changing the springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon_freak Cryptic Clothing Company Donating Members 4,556 Member For: 16y 5m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisvages, Capalaba Posted 15/04/09 10:16 AM Share Posted 15/04/09 10:16 AM yup, but u gotta lock the crank aswell b4 u load it full of compressed air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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