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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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Thanks.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 09:50 PM
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What do you want to know? I just installed 918s on my C5.

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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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I guess what spring compressor you used and any time saving tips/tricks? Thanks.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Levi

I am writing a document about the spring swap right now. It includes pictures, tools and part numbers. I just swapped the springs on my C5 last weekend. Where can I email it you?
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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Send it to: ominousvette@insightbb.com THANKS!
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 12:04 AM
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You can get what you need from this cam install
how to.. it covers the springs..

http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=49

here is a good shot of the springs..
http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=185

Here is the root of all evil.. the retainers..
http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=157

I bought the 25$ autozone type that screws down.
The only bad thing about it was the NON-T-HANDLE
it was welded.. Snap-On has the best one..
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 05:34 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by Coser_2001:
<strong>Levi

I am writing a document about the spring swap right now. It includes pictures, tools and part numbers. I just swapped the springs on my C5 last weekend. Where can I email it you?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I'd also like to see this information too. My email is akw408@yahoo.com. Thanks!
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