valve spring failure...
08-03-2010, 08:31 AM
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valve spring failure...
well one of my patriot extreme dual .660 spring retainers let go
but the locks held so the valve didnt drop
... my cam is under .600 lift...
but the locks held so the valve didnt drop... my cam is under .600 lift...
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08-03-2010, 11:21 AM
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Well one call to patriot and they said soon as they get the email of my pics theyll have me a new spring in the mail free of charge!! GREAT customer service!!
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08-03-2010, 01:47 PM
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yea truck was making a clicking sound and i didnt like it so i pulled the valve cover.. its the patriot extreme dual valve springs, rated at .660 lift, titanium retainers and locks...
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08-03-2010, 05:38 PM
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atleast you got it figured out!
I broke all 8 of my patriot intake springs on the last motor. (my fault) drove it till I had no vacuum lmao. Luckily the retainers held and it didn't drop a valve. Few hours later, set of springs, and the proper bases I was back in business haha.
I broke all 8 of my patriot intake springs on the last motor. (my fault) drove it till I had no vacuum lmao. Luckily the retainers held and it didn't drop a valve. Few hours later, set of springs, and the proper bases I was back in business haha.