ls valve spring removal?
02-24-2009, 05:53 PM
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Re: ls valve spring removal?
like this one with the attecment from majestic. I tried the whole cut out socket thing and got it all compressed and the socket ------- came out of there like a bullet when the tool slipped and blasted me in the face.....
It about gave me a black eye....lol At that point I said its time for a beer, and I will just order the right tool.
02-24-2009, 06:23 PM
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Re: ls valve spring removal?
snap on copy valve spring tool there around 60 bucks works for all dohc heads. To get keepers off get a 1/2 long extension and a heavy hammer
Valvetrain will come apart on a good solid hit. Make sure not to loose keepers they are easily lost so have a cup laying around to store them upon removal
Valvetrain will come apart on a good solid hit. Make sure not to loose keepers they are easily lost so have a cup laying around to store them upon removal
02-24-2009, 06:33 PM
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Re: ls valve spring removal?
Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
have you ever done that? Seems like it would be a nightmare. If you cut a decent access window in the socket, it seems that it might put uneven pressure on the retainer. If you cut a tiny "window", it would be hellish putting the keepers back in. Im not totally knocking you, just wondering if you used that method with success. The only time I've done valvesprings was with a store-bought tool and it took two tries to find one that worked properly, and even then it took a little work with the grinder to make it fit/work with the springs we were changing.
To the OP: what type of compressor are you using?
To the OP: what type of compressor are you using?
02-24-2009, 06:52 PM
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Re: ls valve spring removal?
I used a socket that looks like these one, but it was in fact a real hex socket. The real hex socket give more play to get them out. If your head is removed, put something like an old cloth under so the valves so they are not able to get out and push with something on it. I did it on the floor of my living room and works pretty well 
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