which valve spring compressor to use??
04-29-2011, 02:30 PM
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which valve spring compressor to use??
ok so i got all my parts in and the only problem we are having is getting the keepers back on the valves
we bought a C style valve spring compressor and we are using a o2 sensor socket to make up the space from the head, it was easy to get the keepers out now its a pain to get em in
which style do you recommend using??
we bought a C style valve spring compressor and we are using a o2 sensor socket to make up the space from the head, it was easy to get the keepers out now its a pain to get em in
which style do you recommend using??
04-30-2011, 05:14 AM
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http://www.goodson.com/store/templat...l.php?IID=2546
Sounds like the same style you have, its just air powered.
Sounds like the same style you have, its just air powered.
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yea hes right^
the smart thing to do would be to go to hyundai and pay $,$$$ for a special tool you'll use one or twice
Seriously though, NAPA, Pep Boys, whatever you have around you will have this tool that you can rent.
the smart thing to do would be to go to hyundai and pay $,$$$ for a special tool you'll use one or twice
Seriously though, NAPA, Pep Boys, whatever you have around you will have this tool that you can rent.
04-30-2011, 04:29 PM
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The point was, these are the tools the OEM recommends. If someone were looking for the right type of tool for the job, this would be useful information . . .
04-30-2011, 06:12 PM
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yea i understand what your saying, but i have no money left over and trying to find something local or accessible to me to get the job done
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LOL, you guys are funny. Here's a similar tool you can buy for $100 on ebay it's called "One man valve spring compressor"
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...BY-70jacZlhhQK
Whatever you do dont buy this style http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...xPL-_P381rVEYQ it requieres leverage and someone to hold it while you remove/install the keepers.
I currently use the much much simpler version Lisle 36200 operated by a 5lb sledge beating on top of it http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...m5s0tqUiK_PoPA
None of these require removing the cylinder head like the old guys are used to doing. Just have to pressurize the cylinders with compressed air or the way I like to do it is filling the cylinder with flimsy rope that you feed thru the spark plug hole, rotate the piston up and the rope will push up against the valves to keep them from opening. If you want to go this route, talk to me.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...BY-70jacZlhhQK
Whatever you do dont buy this style http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...xPL-_P381rVEYQ it requieres leverage and someone to hold it while you remove/install the keepers.
I currently use the much much simpler version Lisle 36200 operated by a 5lb sledge beating on top of it http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...m5s0tqUiK_PoPA
None of these require removing the cylinder head like the old guys are used to doing. Just have to pressurize the cylinders with compressed air or the way I like to do it is filling the cylinder with flimsy rope that you feed thru the spark plug hole, rotate the piston up and the rope will push up against the valves to keep them from opening. If you want to go this route, talk to me.