budsaipan Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I've been battling on getting the valve springs removed for about a month now. Such a bitch to get the valve springs out!! While using a valve compressor tool, I accidentally scratched the inside of the cam towers enough to create a burr. Can I just de burr this and get on with it or would I need to replace the cam towers.. Its right on the lip on one side of the cam towers.. Also if anyone has suggestion on the best type of tool to use to remove valve springs, let me know. I've tried vice clamp compressors, c-clamp compressors, regular valve spring compressor and even made couple custom ones.. Its a big pain in the ass.. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 sand it with some fine sand paper. the cavity will just fill with oil. I don't think its a big deal. I have some springs out sourced thru the machine shop when I get the valves seats cut. then I install the rest. Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Search.... Valve spring compressor Boom.... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/33977-valve-spring-compressor/?p=517729 Quote Link to comment
budsaipan Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Search.... Valve spring compressor Boom.... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/33977-valve-spring-compressor/?p=517729 I always search before posting. Posting is usually my last resort... I tried three different kinds of those and it's not able to grab the inner springs... I think I have a nismo springs and its one heavy ass springs... Quote Link to comment
budsaipan Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 sand it with some fine sand paper. the cavity will just fill with oil. I don't think its a big deal. I have some springs out sourced thru the machine shop when I get the valves seats cut. then I install the rest. Thanks, good to know since I didn't want to mess with the towers.. Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 If you look closely.....this compressor does not grab the springs....it compresses them down from the retainer. I have Motorsport springs rated at 275lbs....no problems Quote Link to comment
budsaipan Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 If you look closely.....this compressor does not grab the springs....it compresses them down from the retainer. I have Motorsport springs rated at 275lbs....no problems I didn't have cams on there.. I guess I'll have to try that route. I made a homemade lever with the same concept.. I ended up bending the handle bar.. :crying: .. I'll check that one out. Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ahhhh.....Me bad....lol Didn't 'realize' your cam was still MIA And yes....those compressors that grab the coils suck .............................................................................................. I use a small screwdriver with a tiny magnet on the end to retrieve the valve stem keepers Quote Link to comment
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