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I concur on new springs. Not only is pressure a consideration, but age can also promote breakage. I've changed a broken spring with the engine installed, which means changing them all for insurance, and it isn't a fun project.
Yes the recall of changing a broken valve spring with the engine in the vehicle years ago, is what made me reconsider getting and installing new springs now, while the heads are still off.