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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE SPRINGSPECIFICATIONS
1982 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Valve Spring: Specifications
1982 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Specifications
| Valve Spring Free Length | 1.539 Inch (in) |
| Valve Spring Installed Height | 1.26-1.29 Inch (in) Note: 1983-86; 1.30 inches |
| Seat Pressure | 60.9-70 at 1.3 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in) |
| Compressed Pressure | 162-177 at 0.917 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.