HELP! does anyone have a valve spring compressor that theyd be willing to let me borrow in NJ? or does anyone know where i could buy a good one locally? i have a cheap harbor freight one that wont work on my duel springs and i need a good tool. i have the project already started so im trying to find something local by tomorrow or sunday. any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

I hope you are not try to use this, if so the springs you worked on should probably be replaced.

 

Oreillys normally rents them out. Mine does

 

sadly yes i was trying to use that kind. why would i have to replace the springs now? im ordering the crane tool tonight

 

Any nicks or scratches on the springs can be a failure point

 

i was only able to get 2 on and their fine. what tool do you think i should go with, comp, crane, or trick flow?

 

I borrowed this from a friend http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WMR-W89409/ and it worked like a champ. KD tools make one similar for $8 cheaper. Don't get a flimsy one. For double springs you need one that they use for diesels and such. Took me 15 min to install them.

Travis

 

I just use a crowbar type valve spring compressor from o'reilys. Its like $10.
I just use a water pump bolt with wd-40 on it and a 3/4 shallow socket as a spacer between said tool and bolt with flat washer. Works like a charm. Just put a rag between tool and gasket face of the head to keep from knicking it up. Hope this helps.

 

im doing it in car on a 4th gen, theres no room for that...

 

I used in car. You cut the handle off. Leave about 3 or 4 inches.
Worked no problems. There are easier tools that make the job faster. I just didn't want to spend $100 on a tool. Good luck.

 

damn. well i just spent $80 on the trick flow tool. it will make my life a lot easier and ill be able to do 2 at once so thats a plus

 

Exactly, those spring on which the "claw" tool was used should be replaced to prevent a failure down the road.