Will this valve spring compressor work?

[knochgoon24]

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The question is that simple.

 

[ilco187]

i dont think that will since the springs are very close to the head, not enough clearance.

this is what you need Euro Export, Inc.

 

[welfle18]

no it wont. i had the same one and it took me 2 and a half hours to get one spring off. There is one for sale on ebay that works well. Same as link above.

 

[knochgoon24]

I've been trying to dodge a $50+ valve spring compressor. I have time, just not the money.

Though I probably could buy it and sell it again for little or no loss.

EDIT: Do you have an eBay link? I can't seem to find it right now.

 

[romeen]

Here's another one to consider. Easier and quicker to use than the one previously linked to.

GA317, Remover/Installer, Metric Valve Keeper

 

[knochgoon24]

Here's another one to consider. Easier and quicker to use than the one previously linked to.

GA317, Remover/Installer, Metric Valve Keeper

Is that what you use?

 

[romeen]

Is that what you use?

I have it but have not used it yet. I will be using it this April when I replace the valve stem seals without removing the head.

Here is a video another member made showing how quick and easy it is to use.

Jun142009-VID00108.flv video by bastarddsm - Photobucket


Here is a similar tool that costs more but works the exact same way. There is a video link also:

http://www.toyotool.com/

 

[knochgoon24]

I have it but have not used it yet. I will be using it this April when I replace the valve stem seals without removing the head.

Here is a video another member made showing how quick and easy it is to use.

Jun142009-VID00108.flv video by bastarddsm - Photobucket


Here is a similar tool that costs more but works the exact same way. There is a video link also:

ValveMaster valve keeper tool

Ok. I'm sold. I've see they sell for about $35. Nice.

 

[rlacasse1]

If you are taking the valves out then you can just put a socket on top of the big retainer and smack it with a hammer a couple of times (use your balls) and the retainers will pop out and it will come apart.

Puttin it back together is another story though.....

 

[ScottH]

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The question is that simple.

I tried one of those and it didn't fit. I bought that Euro Export tool and it worked like a charm. I see you're in state college. If you're up for driving down to York, PA you can use my valvespring tool.

Toss me a PM.

 

[knochgoon24]

If you are taking the valves out then you can just put a socket on top of the big retainer and smack it with a hammer a couple of times (use your balls) and the retainers will pop out and it will come apart.

Putting it back together is another story though.....

Yeah, all I'm trying to do is replace the valve stem seals while the head is attached. The cams will already be out for an upgrade. It will be going back together within minutes of it being taken apart. My car is my DD, and this is all being done over a weekend along with a shift kit install.

I tried one of those and it didn't fit. I bought that Euro Export tool and it worked like a charm. I see you're in state college. If you're up for driving down to York, PA you can use my valvespring tool.

Toss me a PM.

You sir have been PM'd.

 

[jjrock5]

I have used the Toyotool one. I own it and it works pretty good. You do have to put some force into it though. More than that guy on the Toyo vid, or maybe he's just stronger.

I recommend it. Now that I look, the Snap-On looks almost identical and half the price...