hey guys --- okay. im getting my skunk2 valvesprings, retainers, and valves here before soon, and im trying to gather all install info prior to their arrival. in order to install the valvesprings and retainers, i need to remove the head correct?
or i could buy a snap on tool that would eliminate that process...which tool do i buy (as in the part number or name)? i just hear itll take about 1/4 of the time with the snap on tool, and ill avoid obvoiusly having to replace the headgasket and bolts. thanks so much guys.

 

To replace valves, there is no getting around pulling the head. If you are just replacing springs, retainers, and/or seals, it can be done with the Snap-on tool. It helps to use a leak-down tester on each cylinder as you do it to keep the valves from falling. Do one cylinder at a time, and rotate the engine to TDC on compression for the cylinder that you are doing. If a valve drops, it wont fall far, the piston at TDC prevents this. If you drop a valve and the piston is not at TDC, you will be pulling the head.


[Modified by b19coupe, 6:12 AM 11/25/2002]

 

do u have the part number for the snap-on tool? It looks nearly impossible to do without pulling the head.

 

What would you do any different with the head off the engine? Besides replace the valves of course. The tool is called valve spring compressor.

 

I've got one you can borrow since you're so close to me. It's only about 3.5 hours to Cinnciinnnatttii. [Editor's note: I never could spell the city's name worth a one-legged cockroach.]

IM me and maybe I can help you out.

I hope you're also getting the timing belt maintenance stuff outta the way while that stuff is off.

 

thanks for the replies guys...IN VTEC, that would be awesome. Yea, I am sure I will get the timing belt stuff out of the way when im in there. Hey ill im you when the time gets closer. i only have my skunk2 cams now...havent ordered the valvesprings and retainers yet.

Do you guys think it is worth it to get the valves?

 

and if i were, what all goes along with installing those...do i need new valve seals and stuff like that?

 

BTW, if it's the leak down tester your wanting, I get a gov. rate of 25% off Snapon tools. I can easily get you the part within a week if you'd like to go that route. I'm an auto tech, and this is my next tool to purchase.

Dustin

 

Just make sure it's not during my winter break b/c I'll be in Los Angeles for Christmas until the LA Auto Show weekend. I'm also not a proponent of winter carport installs....I'm tropical peoples.

If I can't come along, then I can makes arrangements to loans you the tool, as longs as I don't needs it in the shop...which I probably won't.

If you do get the valves, you'll defintely have to remove the head. At that point, you'll be buying a few more parts (head gasket, head studs, valve guides). It'll be about another $300 on the tab. Unless you really want to get those parts too, it's not worth it.

BTW, you can use a compression tester line to attach to the air hose fitting to pressurize the cylinder.


[Modified by IN VTEC, 7:21 PM 11/26/2002]

 

Looky here:
http://www.inlinefour.com/salskunracva.html
http://www.inlinefour.com/salskuntitre.html
I bought mine at the regular price.

 

That just reminds me. Charles (hondadriven) has good prices on Sk2 stuff. His prices have always impressed.

 

hey man, i appriciate it...ill PM him. IN VTEC, i was planning on doing the valvesprings, retainers, and cams over winter break...if you dont need the snap on tool , that would be awesome, ill pay for shipping both ways if you would want...just to get the job done. but, its yours, so whatever you think. i really appriciate the offer.

 

B20A5T -- do you think you can get that part i need to do the springs and retainers for 25% off...that would be awesome man if its tough, dont worry about it though. thanks!

 

hey man thanks, those are GREAT prices.

 

I can arrange for whatever you need. If you wanna borrow the crank pulley holder tool as well, it's also gonna be sitting around with nothing to do while I'm gone.

 

IN VTEC, ill PM you when the time comes...when are you leaving for winter break?

 

I'll probably be leaving the thursday or friday right after X-mas...26th or 27th.

 

OH --- that is great, i get home the 12th from school, so ill be able to take care of it way before then...ill have to get in contact with you around then. thanks man.