Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 7m 27d Posted 21/12/15 09:57 AM Share Posted 21/12/15 09:57 AM Hey guys,Got a mate that blew his motor up about a year ago and has no plans to rebuild it any time soon so offered to give me the valve springs to put in my car, my only concern is could there be any problems with them having sat in the head without moving for the last year? I would imagine being loaded up the whole times isn't an issue as they would be normally, just not sure if the lack of movement would affect them at all? They only did about 3,000kms.Going to be making about 20psi with them (or at least that's the plan).Yes I know buying new would be safest but I have to get a retune because of some other issues and while I'm there was going to put it on e85 and need valve springs to get the most of it and can't really afford the extra $400 or so for springs at the moment. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91523-valve-springs-sitting-too-long/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 17y 15d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 21/12/15 10:24 AM Share Posted 21/12/15 10:24 AM There fine go get em Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91523-valve-springs-sitting-too-long/#findComment-1574372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids4kids in the mid....not the bum like some Member 609 Member For: 12y 1m 23d Gender: Male Posted 21/12/15 10:29 AM Share Posted 21/12/15 10:29 AM Its not hard to test the spring pressure left in them so Id take that path before installing them.....little bit of extra time spent may save you a heap later on You now know where you are at also. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91523-valve-springs-sitting-too-long/#findComment-1574373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 7m 27d Posted 21/12/15 10:33 AM Author Share Posted 21/12/15 10:33 AM That's true, might do a quick check on a few of them to see how they've held up. I figure sitting for a while wouldn't really be an issue but always good to check with those who know Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91523-valve-springs-sitting-too-long/#findComment-1574376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjafpv Member 110 Member For: 10y 10m 19d Posted 21/12/15 11:10 AM Share Posted 21/12/15 11:10 AM Don't see any issues but as the others said better to get them checked out better safe then sorry I guess goodluck with the retune Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91523-valve-springs-sitting-too-long/#findComment-1574403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR_NITRO_FG Donating Members 3,214 Member For: 12y 21d Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 21/12/15 11:11 AM Share Posted 21/12/15 11:11 AM Aren't crow springs only $250? that's what Monsta Torque uses AFAIK... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91523-valve-springs-sitting-too-long/#findComment-1574404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 7m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 21/12/15 02:28 PM Share Posted 21/12/15 02:28 PM What brand are they and yes as others have suggested, just get them tested. You want about 80 - 90lbs at 40.4mm Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91523-valve-springs-sitting-too-long/#findComment-1574418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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