Can you change valve springs/retainers w/o removing head...
#1
Can you change valve springs/retainers w/o removing head...
Is it possible to change the valvesprings/retainers without removing the head my dad said he does it on his v8s using compressed air to hold the valves up... but I'm not sure if its possible on a honda... let me know nooglets.
#2
Re: Can you change valve springs/retainers w/o removing head...
yes you can using compressed air using the atachement from a compression tester, and a air compressor. (consult your manual) make sure you put the cylinder you are working on to TDC. use no more than 30psi
#4
Re: Can you change valve springs/retainers w/o removing head...
you need to have a
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Valve...spagenameZWDVW
a valve spring compressor like that. The kit also comes with the attachment for compressed air. I prefer doing springs with the head off I always loose a keeper those damn things are hard to find
That tool does the job but if you have some heavy dual springs to install be prepared for a battle with your forearms.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Valve...spagenameZWDVW
a valve spring compressor like that. The kit also comes with the attachment for compressed air. I prefer doing springs with the head off I always loose a keeper those damn things are hard to find
That tool does the job but if you have some heavy dual springs to install be prepared for a battle with your forearms.
#7
Re: Can you change valve springs/retainers w/o removing head...
Im sure the snap on unit is better quality. The china one works though but the lever is really made for stock springs. A spring with some real seat pressure with the short lever is a ------ work out.
#8
Re: Can you change valve springs/retainers w/o removing head...
Originally Posted by chris
Im sure the snap on unit is better quality. The china one works though but the lever is really made for stock springs. A spring with some real seat pressure with the short lever is a ------ work out.
#10
Re: Can you change valve springs/retainers w/o removing head...
Originally Posted by rudebwoy
I wish I knew about this one before, same exact design as the snap-on, I the snap-on 4 times the price, I wish I could get a refund