samhouston Donating Members 153 Member For: 16y 3d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 07/12/11 02:19 AM Share Posted 07/12/11 02:19 AM Hi everyone,Has anyone changed the valve springs on an FG or even a BA/BF?I have the springs and all the tools to do it and I have changed springs before just looking to see if there are any tricks which can make it easier/harder?I have tried searching for info but it seems hard to come by, any links would be appreciated also.Sam Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78070-valve-spring-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 7m 13d Gender: Male Posted 07/12/11 02:32 AM Share Posted 07/12/11 02:32 AM (edited) Alot of patience and some grease.. The back ones would take you tripple the time of the rest Edited 07/12/11 02:33 AM by freeze_dk Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78070-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1166804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon_freak Cryptic Clothing Company Donating Members 4,556 Member For: 16y 10m 1d Gender: Male Location: Brisvages, Capalaba Posted 07/12/11 02:39 AM Share Posted 07/12/11 02:39 AM block the holes where the oil drains down too. incase u drop something into the sump. them little retainers are very fiddly. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78070-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1166805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhouston Donating Members 153 Member For: 16y 3d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 13/12/11 02:49 AM Author Share Posted 13/12/11 02:49 AM Ok thanks heaps guys.Do I have to remove everything off the front of the engine to take the tension off the cam chain? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78070-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1168721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stee3 Member 194 Member For: 13y 10m 16d Posted 13/12/11 11:20 PM Share Posted 13/12/11 11:20 PM On 13/12/2011 at 2:49 AM, samhouston said: Ok thanks heaps guys.Do I have to remove everything off the front of the engine to take the tension off the cam chain?How did you do the tensioner last time? I have done about 12 cars moslty mates cars and every time I do it I say that's the last one. Tensioner doesn't need to come off, Release the timing chain tension by compressing the tensioner with the tensioner locking tool. If you dont have one just use a coat hanger I did it like that the first time, then I made the proper tensioner tool after that.Good Luck with it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78070-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1168974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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