[Vq3.5 DE valve spring broken?]

Thanks for the advice. Can you look at these pics and tell me how I can see the springs?

[Vq3.5 DE valve spring broken?]

Thanks for the advice. Can you look at these pics and tell me how I can see the springs?

[Vq3.5 DE valve spring broken?]

I've got a really bad noise at startup but it then fades to a ticking noise once it begins running. Can still drive but wondering if maybe a valve spring is broken. Is it possible to check if a valve spring is broken with out removing cam shaft? Can you just press on the lifter or is cam shaft removal the only way?

[Quray 2012]

Tad,

We bought ours from these guys.http://www.bearcreekcanvas.com/pricing.php. Good quality and I think a pretty good fit.

[Quray 2012]

I know you're looking for replies that have to do with your vehicle, but I'm glad to see someone else with and old Coleman popup like mine. I have a '72 Brandywine that we use to camp with. Yours looks in a lot better shape on the outside than mine though. I do have a 2004 Pathfinder and have been thinking about the 2" lift. Just haven't got the cash for it yet.