How to test valve spring pressure and check for squareness using a carpenter's square?

Valve spring pressure testing and valve spring squareness can be done by the usage of a carpenter's square. The valve spring is set on a flat clean surface close to a square. Measure its height and then rotate it against the edge of the square to look for any deformation or out-of-roundness. If there is a difference of more than 1/16 in. (1.6mm) between springs, or if one is bent over more than that amount, it must be replaced. Other springs are checked for spring pressures within one pound (0.45 kg) of each other when upside down as well as vice versa, meaning that this test has to be carried out by a machine shop which happens not to be common with most automobile repair shops.

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Buick Century Spring, Valve *Green Inside Diameter
Part Number: 10166343
$0.50 MSRP: $0.81
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2005 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, GL, GLX, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 10124698
$13.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century SPRING, Engine Valve
Part Number: 1249267
$13.05 MSRP: $18.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1985 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Buick Century Valve Spring & Damper Asm
Part Number: 25523695
$13.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1988 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR
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Buick Century Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 3735381
$17.08 MSRP: $26.88
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1986 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Spring Kit, Valve (W/Cap)
Part Number: 12354124
$9.41 MSRP: $11.49
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING KIT, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1993 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Century Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 10207475
$13.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1986 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Buick Century Spring, Valve
Part Number: 10198809
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Buick Century SPRING, Engine Valve
Part Number: 10124650
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Spring, Valve
Part Number: 10184969
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Buick Century Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 22510372
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Spring, Valve
Part Number: 14085486
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1989 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Buick Century Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 10040232
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1990 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L

Buick Century Rocker Shaft Spring Kit Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Spring Assembly, Valve
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Q: How to test valve spring pressure and check for squareness using a carpenter's square?
A: Valve spring pressure testing and valve spring squareness can be done by the usage of a carpenter's square. The valve spring is set on a flat clean surface close to a square. Measure its height and then rotate it against the edge of the square to look for any deformation or out-of-roundness. If there is a difference of more than 1/16 in. (1.6mm) between springs, or if one is bent over more than that amount, it must be replaced. Other springs are checked for spring pressures within one pound (0.45 kg) of each other when upside down as well as vice versa, meaning that this test has to be carried out by a machine shop which happens not to be common with most automobile repair shops.