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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 06:44 PM
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Could please give an e-mail drew778@yahoo.com

Broken valve spring problem
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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Dude,

Sorry about the broken spring that SUCKS! Hope there is no serious damage!

What happened. Did one of the dual crane springs break? If not, what springs and what cam you running and with what lift.

Best of luck on a speedy fix-up!
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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It's the same dual springs a few other people had problem's with, the cam only has .561 lift and the shift point are at 6100 rpm's.

But, it broke on my way to work, WTF

The car is running really bad, but I didn't see anything metal on the dip stick.

I only found one broken spring on the pass side so far and it looks like a clean break.

I just need to get it fixed asap
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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call or email terry, hell take care of you

hes really a stand up guy
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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Sounds like just the outer spring broke, causing a miss in the engine. Hopefully it didn't cause any P/V damage.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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Sorry to hear about your luck. Terry was at the PRI show so he might not get this till he gets back home.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Thanks, I tried e-mailing, calling, PM'd, this was my last choice


I'm hoping everything esle is alright the oil pressure is higher then normal, so I'm really hoping they're no pistion damage


Do you guys think the heads need to come off to check everything out

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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Just replace the spring and do a compression test on that cylinder and a couple others. You might want to replace all of the springs. Ask the verndor what he thinks about that.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Thanks, but what if I replace all the spring and I find out I have a bent vavle, this is my only car and need to get it up and running yesterday

I guess I'll try doing a compression test after drill tomorrow, hopefullt the vavle/s are ok.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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Which springs were these?
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:01 PM
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Yep, he is at the PRI show. They tore down the exhibit tonight, so he should be back in the office monday.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:31 PM
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Sounds like the dual revs to me but not sure!
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 01:08 AM
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Sounds like the dual revs to me but not sure!

that's my guess. i broke a rev with only 4k miles and on a 224 .563 cam.

great springs
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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These are the old springs that are no longer used.Drew,I will be sending you a new set of valve springs monday,for free.Thanks, Terry
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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See Drew, nothing to worry about!

This is what customer service is all about. Terry never asked you how it happened or what the circumstances were. This is why he is and will continue to be so successful in this business. We spend a lot of $$ on our cars and we want someone to stand behind what they sell.

Way to go Terry!!!!

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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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Reason enough alone right there for me to spend my money with Terry when I buy heads in the future. That and the product ROCK!

Good luck getting it back together Drew!
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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Reason enough alone right there for me to spend my money with Terry when I buy heads in the future. That and the product ROCK!

Good luck getting it back together Drew!
I AGREE 100%!!! Man, AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE INDEED!!!!!

WAY to GO TERRY and PATRIOT PERFORMANCE!!!!!
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TVWilkes
These are the old springs that are no longer used.Drew,I will be sending you a new set of valve springs monday,for free.Thanks, Terry
That is awesome customer service, I have heard of Terry taking care of numerous problems in this same manner, credit to him for doing so, more places could learn a thing or two about customer satisfaction and standing behind your product from him. Even though I (and others) already have other cylinder heads, its this kind of service and level of satisfaction that I (and others) will remember when its time for the next set of heads. Good work Terry, Shawn
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TVWilkes
These are the old springs that are no longer used.Drew,I will be sending you a new set of valve springs monday,for free.Thanks, Terry
Terry, since I also have a set of the original springs - should I be concerned here?
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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Thanks Terry

I just hope everything esle is ok, the car is running really bad
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