pneumo
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- Oct 19, 2002
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Bay Area,
California
Like i said before, you can pull your cams and swap out your valve springs with the head on the car. I had to pull my cams to replace my valve stem seals on my white talon and bought an "head on the car valve spring compressor" that worked quite well. I would try to pick up one or rent one and swap in those cams once you pick up some valve springs and retainers if you think you're going to need them. It would be nice to see a 14b making good power with the help of some decent cams. Here is a linke to the tool that i used. Schley Products 91400A Universal OHC Valve Spring Compressor
I've used that tool. It can be quicker, but it's also harder to use since you have to hold the handle down against spring pressure while inserting the tiny little keepers.
Here's the tool I just picked up. Euro Export, Inc.
I like it a lot, and it's cheaper. It bolts to the head and uses another bolt to compress the valvespring. The bolt holds the spring down so both hands are free.