http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...11149

wil this work for removing my valve springs... i am having a hell of a time firguring this out on my own

the head is off the block right now
so is there a better one to get to use with the head off the BLOCK?


Modified by rewerbcrx at 1:22 PM 11/3/2006

 

yeah it should.

 

I know that there a lot of threads with this topic and i have been looking through them...

the real question is... the EASIEST route without spending over 100 dollars for the freaking tool... something that will ork with the head off the block... if there is no such tool then one with the head on
please list for me thanks...

 

I wouldn't waste your money. Look in your tool box and get a 16MM or so and a hammer and start smacking. It doesn't take much. If you are getting the head machined by a pro then pop them yourself.

If you plan on re-installing everything yourself then the purchase would be worth it.

 

i am doing everything myself

 

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That is what I did to mine.
Just keep a look out for those keepers...
I think Autozone might have a loan - a - tool for that job... not sure..

 

just go to Harbor Freight and get their $8 VS compressor. cheap and works like a charm

 

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i purchsed a normall everyday compressor the problem between teh v8 compressors and the honda ones is that the honda valve springs are sitting inside the head where teh v8 ones aren't

 

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That is what I did to mine.
Just keep a look out for those keepers...
I think Autozone might have a loan - a - tool for that job... not sure..</TD></TR></TABLE>

i tried advance auto already adn they only have the c clamp looking deals that only work on 6 and 8 cycl. heads with the valve springs that set up from the head not down inside it... i am not looking to just take teh springs off but to put them back on as well...

 

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i purchsed a normall everyday compressor the problem between teh v8 compressors and the honda ones is that the honda valve springs are sitting inside the head where teh v8 ones aren't </TD></TR></TABLE>well, i have the HF one. ive disassembled several heads so far with it and had no issues. its cool if you want to spend more though...

 

i just looked at the one you suggested it looks like that might actually work! i will buy it and check it out....

is there anything that i should know when using it?

 

keep us updated...... If its a sohc, you might wanna remove the rocker arms, and the cam

 

Make sure to keep pressure in the cylinders when you start removing the springs.

Most overhead valve spring compressors will do the job and so will the 16mm socket but it isnt the best option. If you have the money buy the snap on one.

 

its a dohc and the head is off the engine....

removing is not the issue its the installing part where i am looking for a tool....

 

How did you remove them ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rewerbcrx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just looked at the one you suggested it looks like that might actually work! i will buy it and check it out....

is there anything that i should know when using it?
</TD></TR></TABLE>one thing...

the tabs at the end of the arms that actually grab the springs need to be grinded a tad. they are too thick to fit into the spring, so you just need to make them a little thinner. you will see what i mean when you get it. VERY simple

 

okay... now does anyone have any idea about one that looks like a c clamp one for a honda head though

 

I didnt grind anything. I used this tool and I still have it. Only thing that sucked is that I had to have a firend help me.


This tool under the link below is great and Only requires one person. I have used both but I ended up[ buying the naop on tool before I saw this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

 

oh man! lol

 

here's mine. the actual tabs that grab the spring on the bottom is what i was talking about grinding. it works perfect

 

i bought that one so i will test use it and see what happens...
does it come with instructions... if not could you take a pic of you using it... so i can see... like my signature says .... its my first build

 

updateS ?

 

go on ebay and type in honda valve spring tool

 

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