Best valve spring compressor?

[dsmcoder]

I am going to replace my valve stem seals with the head on my car and I have been looking at two difference tools, The Lisle 36200 here http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-36200-Keeper-Remover-Installer/dp/B000P0ZJIS and the tool Mitsubishi 4G63 Valve Spring Compressor here: Mitsubishi 4G63 Valve Spring Compressor.

They both seem like good products but I'm not sure which one I want, obviously the Lisle 36200 is cheaper but that's only a plus if the tool works easily.

What do you guys use?

 

[Tyeler18]

Second tool is much better in my opinion. The other one is pretty quick though if you're good with it.

 

[dsmcoder]

Second tool is much better in my opinion. The other one is pretty quick though if you're good with it.

Is the first one much better with the head on the car also?

 

[codeofdastreets]

I have the one with the bar that goes a across the head and the level you push down by hand.. Can"t find the link but I bought it of a ebay, works great when the head is on, all you need to do is compress the cyclinder with air

 

[pinwheelmedia]

It seems like there is a NEW URL for the Mitsubishi Valve Spring Compressor from EuroExportinc.com - The URL at the start of this thread goes to unknown page. Maybe they have a new website.

The Valve works very well for me!

 

[Archer Fabrications]

^thats what i use!

 

[Kapok6]

I have used both. The first one is fastest for dis-assembly, the 2nd one makes re-assembly easier imho. I am not a man in a hurry, so the one I chose to buy was the 2nd one, as I always take my time when doing these things, so the extra time in dis-assembly doesn't really bother me.

 

[Derail20T]

Thanks for the link! I've been needing to pick up a spring compressor to assemble my head. I am going to go with the 2nd one!