poor_red_neck

I've had to change the plug tubes in a older toyota head before and these threaded out. I was able to get them out with vise grips (I know a special tool exists) but I just used a socket near the same diameter to not damage the tubes.

Anywho, I'm rebuilding a F22B1 head from a 94EX and I am having a hard time getting the valves out with the valve removal tool I have. The spark plug tubes are interfering with the fork end of the valve spring compressor tool...

Any ideas? Are these plug tubes pressed in or threaded?

Thanks,
Jon

poor_red_neck

In the first pic the lines are the interference I'm talking about...
Pic two shows the tool installed. There is also interference on the side of the head. I have an alternate fork that is offset to use but its a tad larger and definitely won't fit with the spark plug tubes installed.