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| tornik550 |
 Sep 18 2010, 08:38 PM
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Maybe I am doing something wrong but removing valve springs on my 914 has been a real pain. I have tried two different types. I can get the springs off but it is a real pain. I have a C type compressor from sears- didn't work. I also have the type that grips the spring and when you screw the knob in the spring compresses- never works as planned.
Any recommendations for a easy to use valve spring compressor? There has so be one that is much easier. |
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| messix |
Sep 18 2010, 08:45 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
what are you having trouble with? getting the retainer off?
when you compress the spring smack the the valve with a soft hammer to pop the retainer up then you can take the keepers out. |
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| tornik550 |
Sep 18 2010, 09:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(messix @ Sep 18 2010, 10:45 PM)  what are you having trouble with? getting the retainer off? when you compress the spring smack the the valve with a soft hammer to pop the retainer up then you can take the keepers out. When I use the compressor that grabs the sides of the springs and screws in, if I grip the valve compressor at the bottom of the spring, I cannot get a good grip and the compressor often pops off. I cannot get a good grip because of the mound of metal that sticks up and hold the valve guide. If I try to grip the spring further up beyond where the metal mount ends, I can compress the spring but not enough to get the keepers off. |
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| tscrihfield |
Sep 18 2010, 09:24 PM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(tornik550 @ Sep 18 2010, 11:00 PM) QUOTE(messix @ Sep 18 2010, 10:45 PM) what are you having trouble with? getting the retainer off? when you compress the spring smack the the valve with a soft hammer to pop the retainer up then you can take the keepers out. When I use the compressor that grabs the sides of the springs and screws in, if I grip the valve compressor at the bottom of the spring, I cannot get a good grip and the compressor often pops off. I cannot get a good grip because of the mound of metal that sticks up and hold the valve guide. If I try to grip the spring further up beyond where the metal mount ends, I can compress the spring but not enough to get the keepers off. Okay, I have been in your shoes. I was trying to use a combination of hose clamp and valve comp. tool.... I had to buy a specific brand of valve compressor. It is Sears/craftsman brand. I hate to advertise or benchmark them but it was the only luck I had out of 3 different ones. http://auto.sears.com/Product.htm?catalogI...mp;blockType=G2 ..... Use this link. This is the exact tool. The difference was the length in sides and width of the fingers. I absolutely love this tool now. Not to mention it is stonger and way more quality than others I've owned. Hope this helps, Thomas |
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| tscrihfield |
Sep 18 2010, 09:27 PM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(tscrihfield @ Sep 18 2010, 11:24 PM) QUOTE(tornik550 @ Sep 18 2010, 11:00 PM) QUOTE(messix @ Sep 18 2010, 10:45 PM) what are you having trouble with? getting the retainer off? when you compress the spring smack the the valve with a soft hammer to pop the retainer up then you can take the keepers out. When I use the compressor that grabs the sides of the springs and screws in, if I grip the valve compressor at the bottom of the spring, I cannot get a good grip and the compressor often pops off. I cannot get a good grip because of the mound of metal that sticks up and hold the valve guide. If I try to grip the spring further up beyond where the metal mount ends, I can compress the spring but not enough to get the keepers off. Okay, I have been in your shoes. I was trying to use a combination of hose clamp and valve comp. tool.... I had to buy a specific brand of valve compressor. It is Sears/craftsman brand. I hate to advertise or benchmark them but it was the only luck I had out of 3 different ones. http://auto.sears.com/Product.htm?catalogI...mp;blockType=G2 ..... Use this link. This is the exact tool. The difference was the length in sides and width of the fingers. I absolutely love this tool now. Not to mention it is stonger and way more quality than others I've owned. Hope this helps, Thomas Also if you want since your local (somewhat)... I wouldn't mind coming up to give you a hand on a weekend.... Just send me a PM... I also would like to know some 914 owners in my area.... Thomas |
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