Hey everyone im instaling my new port flow inners.
Is it possible to change without using the valve spring compressors?
Also what do the colors mean on the valve springs. intake and exhuast?
Thanks

 

yea you have to have really strong fingers and use a screwdriver.... the colors mean exhaust and intake....blue for exhaust red for intake. But you can mix them up and make anice pretty rainbow across the valvetrain...they're all the same...next mod you should get is a polycarbonate valve cover to show off the pretty colored valve springs

 

If they're the same why do they color code them? I don't think it's just for looks.

 

harbourfreight.com is your friend.

 

so you recommeded using the valvespring compressor?
Its a one off job.
I couldn't find it at harbourfreight?
How much?

 

The springs are not the same. I don't remember which is which, but a search should help. No rainbows please.

I read a trick for changing springs with the head on, but I've never tried it. It's so simple though, I can't see why it wouldn't work.

Working on one piston at a time, move the piston down, below TDC. Feed a length of nylon rope through the spark plug hole. Using the crank pulley nut like you would when doing your timing, gently turn the crank to compress the rope in the cylinder. The rope will fill the chamber and hold the valves in position. You'll still need a special compressor to to change the springs. Once done, back the piston down a little and pull out the rope.

I think it was MistaBone who listed this before, but I'm not positive.

 

they are not the same
also go to you local stores

like autozone or pep boys

lot of times you can rent them or borrow them for free... pepboys.com

 

its http://www.harborfreight.com and the diff colors mean diff stuff but i dont know what...?

 

get a compression tester at auto zone they are like $25..use the hose and attach it to an air tank...works like a champ...while your at auto zone rent a valve spring compressor for $20 then take it back..they give your money back..


[Modified by TurboB16aEG, 10:51 PM 3/8/2003]

 

Why not take the head off??? A new head gasket never hurt anyone.