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Old 02-16-2010, 01:29 PM
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Exclamation what tool are you using to change the valve springs without pulling the heads?

i rememebr some tool that you can use to swap valve springs without pulling the head off. anyone got a link to one? pics? i need one
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I have the one that speed inc sells. It is the third item from the bottom of the page here: http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm...in%20/%20Heads
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Do a search for "Tims tool" (I think that is the name) they sell the valve tool and air fitting for the spark plug hole.

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that tool that speed inc sells works really well
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The only tool I've personally used is the piece from Crane, which looks identical to the one on Speed Inc's website. It worked very well.
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thanks.
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I've used the "Tim's tool." It is cheap and effective, just a little time consuming.
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
The only tool I've personally used is the piece from Crane, which looks identical to the one on Speed Inc's website. It worked very well.
I have one and works quite well
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I have the one that Thunder Racing sells for $129.00, titled In Car Valve Spring Compresser Tool you can change them in car. Part number 88-VSCT. Nothing like it in my opinion and had it for 6 years now and used on 10 cars or more and still works like a charm but I am sure the others are good also.
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WS-6 sells it for $119.
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crane tool makes it sooooooo much easier. tried the one you rent from a parts store and omg is that thing not even worth it. crane tool allows you to do two springs at once. my tuner had one so i borrowed it from him. otherwise they are expensive. crane is no longer so i guess the speed inc one is your best bet.
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I have the crane tool and it is bad ***.



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