BCBC VS-2226 Engine Valve Spring

Engine valve spring for stock applications

Melling VS-2226 is a standard replacement engine valve spring built for stock applications across a wide range of GM vehicles. It uses corrosion-resistant steel and a single-spring design to match common factory-style valvetrain requirements.

• Standard replacement valve spring for stock engine service
• Single-spring construction for straightforward valvetrain use
• Corrosion-resistant steel material
• Installed height: 1.72 in. / 44.0 mm
• Installed pressure: 75.0 lb
• Open pressure: 228.0 lb at 1.277 in. / 32.0 mm
• Coil bind height: 1.21 in. / 31.0 mm
• Inside diameter: 0.646 in. / 16.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 1.252 in. / 32.0 mm

Fitment details

Compatible with stock valvetrain applications on a broad range of GM platforms. Fits 2005-2009 Buick Allure, N/A; Fits 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, N/A; Fits 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne, N/A; Fits 1997-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A; Fits 1996-2005 Buick LeSabre, N/A; Fits 1995-2005 Buick Park Avenue, N/A; Fits 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, N/A; Fits 1998-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A; Fits 1995-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A; Fits 1996-2004 Buick Regal, N/A; Fits 1996-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A; Fits 1995-2002 Pontiac Firebird, N/A; Fits 1995-1999 Buick Riviera, N/A; Fits 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A; Fits 1995-1999 Oldsmobile 88, N/A; Fits 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, N/A; Fits 1996-1999 Oldsmobile LSS, N/A; Fits 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Regency, N/A; Fits 1994-1997 Chevrolet S10, N/A; Fits 1994-1997 GMC Sonoma, N/A; Fits 1996-1997 Isuzu Hombre, N/A; Fits 1995-1997 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A; Fits 1993-1996 Buick Century, N/A; Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Beretta, N/A; Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A; Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, N/A; Fits 1995-1996 Oldsmobile 98, N/A; Fits 1993-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A; Fits 1994-1995 Chevrolet LLV, N/A.

What this part is used for

• Replacing a fatigued or weakened valve spring
• Restoring proper valve control in stock engines
• Addressing inconsistent valve seating caused by spring wear
• Supporting maintenance on factory-style valvetrain setups

Installation notes and tips

Verify installed height and spring pressure before assembly. Confirm coil bind clearance and match the spring to the intended valvetrain setup. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 32-2212, 052-212) for the same application.

Quality assurance

Melling offers valve springs across standard, mid-range, heavy-duty, and race-ready applications, with multiple spring designs available for different valvetrain requirements. VS-2226 is a standard replacement part number used in stock applications.