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Old 02-01-2009, 11:53 PM
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Default Something I can change with the valve covers off?
Like stated above I have my valve covers off to paint and was wondering if you guys would recommend changing and parts while I'm in there.
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Old 02-01-2009, 11:56 PM
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unless u have a bent pushrod or broken rocker arm, i wouldnt worry about changing anything. just paint the covers and throw em back on and call'r good
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How many miles are on it? Might want to check your valve springs while you are in there. Give your rockers a good look over and check pushrods as well.
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only upgrade would be springs, pushrods and rockers.

but i dont see any real reason to do it.
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Car has 87000 miles on it but everything seems to run fine.
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As they say - If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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do you have a big cam or any sort of FI ? if you do upgrade valve springs, valve steal seals, and pushrods.
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Nope just mods in the signature. I just thought maybe push rods rockers and springs because of the miles but I guess not.
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