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On 21 Feb 2002, at 18:22, jim rustad wrote: > >Another theory I possess is that of too tight valves and springs...if > >there > >is too heavy spring pressure, that would (hypothetically at least) increase > >the load pressure of the lifter as it rides on the cam, possibly leading to > >premature wear of the cam lobe. > Or maybe its because the springs are too light and the cam profile > is not tracked uniformly? Last time I was in the automotive machine shop that I use, the machinist mentioned that modern cars use valve springs with MUCH less pressure than ours. I don't know how they get away with that. Does anyone else? - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/