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.

 

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

 

kick ***..

 

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.

 

I wish I knew about this one before, same exact design as the snap-on, I have the snap-on, 4 times the price, I wish I could get a refund

 

but your snap-on didnt break and you can use it forever... so be happy you have it

 

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.

 

thats easy to fix... I'm gonna try that one out... thanks for the tip

 

make sure you block off the oil drain back holes with paper towels, nothing like a keeper in the oil pan.

 

This is what I use on dohc vtec heads; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/valve...3286.m14.l1318