Valve Spring

2002 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-8.1L VIN GSECTION Valve Spring
Valve Spring Pressure Closed 381-419 Nm (86-94 lb 1.808 inch)
Valve Spring Pressure Open 33.985 mm (216-236 lb 1.338 inch)
Valve Spring Installed Height 45.923-46.685 mm (1.808-1 838 inch)
Valve Spring Free Length 56.35 mm (2.218 inch)
Valve Spring Installed Height Shim (Service Only) 0.726 mm (0.030 inch Maximum)
Valve Spring Tension Shim (Service Only) 0.726 mm (0.030 inch)
Maximum Combined Valve Spring Installed Height and Valve Spring Tension Shim (Service Only - Shim Placed Under Valve Rotator Only) 1.524 mm (0.060 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x

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