Valve spring compressors?

Yahnozha · 01-13-2004, 09:08 PM

I did a search and didnt find what Im looking for. I will be doing a mild port and polish on the head.

Question: What type of valve spring compressor do you guys use when removing the valves? I picked up an overhead type from Sears and its truly a PITA to use. I highly doubt Im going to be able to get the valve assembly back in with this tool.

Any info would be appreciated.

eric96ser · 01-14-2004, 03:19 PM

You might be able to find a set of compressors that hold the valve from below and compress the valve from the top. I know AutoZone has this tool for rent. I ran into the same problem, and just let the machine shop do all the work.

Eric96redsr20 · 01-15-2004, 10:14 PM

check out www.northerntool.com and do a search for valve spring compressers i am in the process of swapping mine to i ordered one from them yestereday i am just waiting for it to come in, it was like 60 bucks, also a few of the styles wont work on our cars if you have the head off the car then you can use the type that looks like a C-clamp and it wont be hard but if its on its another story.

Yahnozha · 01-16-2004, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the link, that universal one looks like it will do the job. I was planning on building one similar to that, but for $60 it may not be cheaper to build one.

NX$paniard · 01-16-2004, 12:39 PM

let us know if that tool works out for you....I have my head off and want to swap out the springs with some Greddy springs..and maybe reddo the guides/seals...but im kinda hesitant to try and dissasemble the valvetrain 1st because ive never done it and 2nd because im not sure ill have the right tool....