msmithmmx Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Has anyone replaced the valve oil seals in their garage? without the 1) 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER and 2) 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE. I have the seals in the kit I purchased but since the valve is sunk in the Sears clamp type tool can't get in there. Worst case I have the engine shop do it but I was looking to save 60 per head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 If you have the kind of compressor that looks like a big c clamp and goes all the way around the head, you can jsut make and adapter out of a piec of pipe with a notch in the side to get the keepers out. The springs really aren't that strong, you can get them push them in with your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 I knew it could be done. I have that big C clamp, looks like I am off to home depot for some pvc pipe. Thanks for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I must have been half asleep when I typed that reply, I don't think I spelled one word right. Anyway, another tip is to take a socket and hammer and give it a quick tap on the retainer before you use the compresor. This will break the keepers loose and make it easier to remove them with the compressor. I don't know if pvc pipe will hold up, might want to make it out of iron pipe or an old socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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