Removing valve springs

[Lucas03es]

Before I get told to search etc. I have and it seems that everyone has an easier time than I am trying to get valve springs out.

I have a conventional spring compressor, and the part that goes over the retainer is way too big. I have also taken a 5/8" socket with a 3" extension and hit it hard several times and I got two springs off, but it wakes forever. The extension keeps popping out, whether I use the cheap stuff or the Craftsman tools. Am I missing something, or is there an easier way to do this?

By the way, the heads off the car and half of my valves are bent and I have new valves springs and retainers to go in.

 

[95TalonOwner]

It's a special dealer tool.

Valvespring compressor

or you can make one.

My Homemade Spring Compressor

 

[Nikolay_Ruskov]

buy this tool is perfect and its very easy I did the work with the head on Euro Export, Inc.

 

[Lucas03es]

I am trying to get these off tonight if possible.

I got the 8 unbent exhaust keepers out by using the spring compressor with a 9/16" socket where the retainer goes as a spacer. However, the bent intake valves are a different story, I got it on there and locked down, but the keepers just will not pop out. Suggestions?

 

[RoryBarron]

Just keep at it like you were, it takes forever but if you want it done tonight that is the only way I know of.

 

[Lucas03es]

I just thought cause they are bent theres a reason the keeps are sticking. I'm just gonna tap the screw end of the compressor with a hammer and it should knock the keepers out

 

[dc90ms]

or u can get that snap on tool i got one it works great. theres a video some where on here of a guy using it on a evo

 

[95TalonOwner]

or u can get that snap on tool i got one it works great. theres a video some where on here of a guy using it on a evo

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/cyl...509-changing-valve-spring-head-still-car.html