[Z06] one of my valves broke @ 82,000
01-25-2013, 07:06 PM
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I personally say thank you for your service to our country. I have never served in the armed services but have a great respect and appreciation to those of you how have...especially who have served in combat. Got me an AR15 for Christmas before they went crazy in price a few weeks ago! 
I hope your repairs end up being more affordable than you fear. 
I hope your repairs end up being more affordable than you fear. 2003
01-25-2013, 08:29 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
There is definitely parts that have more Taliban, generally the South-East region. Thats where the Pashtun tribe is, and not all Pashtun's are Taliban but all Taliban are Pashtun's if that makes sense. Last 5 is #06232
I appreciate it! The repairs were not more affordable than i feared. I wanted to get one for my personal use as well and a SW M&P .40, they shoot smooth as butter. Couldn't afford it though, but i'm going to Germany so i think the re-built engine will be a lot more fun there.
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I appreciate it! The repairs were not more affordable than i feared. I wanted to get one for my personal use as well and a SW M&P .40, they shoot smooth as butter. Couldn't afford it though, but i'm going to Germany so i think the re-built engine will be a lot more fun there.
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Oh boy my Z is a 2003, I think it was an early model.. Is there a way to find out when it was made?
01-25-2013, 08:44 PM
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corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html
01-25-2013, 09:36 PM
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If the last 5 of your VIN is less than 09000 then you should swap your valve springs. Otherwise, you're probably OK.
corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html
corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html
OK this is what I have, build date 10/2 last 5 of vin 21118.. What do you think?
I have also wondered about this, it is in front of the battery box..
01-25-2013, 11:32 PM
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It sounds like you have everything worked out. I was going to suggest a new stroker engine, just glad you're up and running. I went with a 383 and am very happy with it. I really want to just thank you for your service and offer any help I could.
01-26-2013, 06:16 AM
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If the last 5 of your VIN is less than 09000 then you should swap your valve springs. Otherwise, you're probably OK.
corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html
corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html
WOW, you did a lot of good for a lot of people including me!! Thanks for all the time you put into that research..
to you...
01-26-2013, 04:49 PM
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Not a problem, i love my job when i get to do it. Getting ready to move to Germany, i'll be stationed there for 3 years. I can't wait. Unfortunately my savings account is now drained, but im looking forward to the autobahn.
01-26-2013, 10:51 PM
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If the last 5 of your VIN is less than 09000 then you should swap your valve springs. Otherwise, you're probably OK.
corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html
corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html
01-26-2013, 11:04 PM
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01-26-2013, 11:31 PM
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09-26-2020, 09:12 AM
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Good article about Beehive valve springs. GM and other manufacturers uses beehive springs for a reason. Failures are rare but it does happen. Failures are a result of inclusions in the wire and surface defects. GM buys the springs from a supplier. The same springs are used on many GM V8 because the heads and valves are the same. I personally am not worried about it on my C8. If it happens, I’ll get it fixed.
https://www.enginelabs.com/engine-te...-work-for-you/
https://www.enginelabs.com/engine-te...-work-for-you/
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