Removing the valves

krede · December 31, 2008, 06:59:35 PM

Right... I'm about to remove the valves... and of cause my "spring compressor" can't reach and I'll have to come up with an extension of some sort...

Does anybody know of an "off the shelf" tool for removing the valves?. Or do I need to get "creative"?

Anders Dinsen · January 01, 2009, 09:08:29 AM

I bought one of these some time ago, I think it can do the job - but I have to admit that I haven't tried it yet:
http://www.biltema.dk/products/product.asp?iSecId=501&iItemId=82441

krede · January 01, 2009, 09:21:47 AM

I have a similar tool, but it cant reach the valves.... I have thought of buying the one you mention, but I'm pretty sure it cant reach either .

Anders Dinsen · January 01, 2009, 09:34:21 AM

Quote from: krede on January 01, 2009, 09:21:47 AM
I have a similar tool, but it cant reach the valves.... I have thought of buying the one you mention, but I'm pretty sure it cant reach either .

Hmm... I'll give it a try then...

krede · January 01, 2009, 09:43:20 AM

Please Do Mr.Dinsen... If it works out, I'll pick one up tomorrow

Anders Dinsen · January 01, 2009, 10:18:30 AM

You're right - it can't reach over the edge of the cylinder head down to the valve spring cup. It needs an extension of about 4 cm

krede · January 01, 2009, 10:22:31 AM

That as what I thought

.. but is would be easy to cut/weld
How does it fit over the valve spring?

JL · January 01, 2009, 08:41:40 PM

Hi guys
I think that you need one of these (or similar)

Draper Expert 55mm - 175mm Capacity Universal Valve Spring Compressor 26967 Draper VSC4

Regards
John

JL · January 01, 2009, 08:45:53 PM

Hello again

Here is a link to a web site selling various valve spring compressors, I have never used these people but there are illustrations on the page. You may be able to get these compressors locally.

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Shop/Valve-Spring-Compressors

Regards
John

krede · January 02, 2009, 07:15:23 AM

Thanks for the link JL.

This : http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/55mm-175mm-Capacity-Expert-Universal-Valve-Spring-Compressor-26967-Draper-VSC4

Looks lie it might work.... though pretty expensive if it doesn't

Anders Dinsen · January 02, 2009, 07:37:42 AM

This one might be able to do it too and a bit cheaper (but maybe not worth the saving?)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120354606691

krede · January 02, 2009, 07:41:41 AM

He he.. I hope so... just bought one.

...
pays to check out ebay before ordering anything .

Anders Dinsen · January 02, 2009, 07:45:23 AM

Quote from: krede on January 02, 2009, 07:41:41 AM
He he.. I hope so... just bought one. ...
pays to check out ebay before ordering anything .

I think it will be all right. The biltema tool has an opening of 135 mm and can easily reach over the edge of the cylinder head - the problem is only with reaching down to the top of the spring, so the 175 mm opening possible with the more expensive tool is not really necessary.

krede · January 02, 2009, 11:10:39 AM

well... shipping to Dk turned out to be 20£!.. which stings a bit... but what the hell..

Anders Dinsen · January 02, 2009, 11:46:49 AM

Quote from: krede on January 02, 2009, 11:10:39 AM
well... shipping to Dk turned out to be 20£!.. which stings a bit... but what the hell..