Tim's Valve Spring Tool Now Available
I'm just curious, is swapping valvesprings something that should only be left to a professional or someone with experience? I've done all my mods except stuff like the cam install and torque converter/tranny work.
If i had this tool and a good write up, would I be fine or would it be a much better idea to leave it to someone with experience. I'm worried my 918 valvesprings are getting worn out and I'd like to replace them. thanks!
-Chris
If i had this tool and a good write up, would I be fine or would it be a much better idea to leave it to someone with experience. I'm worried my 918 valvesprings are getting worn out and I'd like to replace them. thanks!
-Chris
Honestly Chris it is easier then it looks. If you are only replacing the valve spring like it sounds then it is a breeze. I think that you could do it no problem with a write up. Here is a link to website where they walk you thru. This specific link is for doing a cam and spring swap but again is sounds like you are only going to do a spring swap. Let me know if I can help you out with my spring swap tool as it is one of the easier tools to use and by far the best bang for the buck tool.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
yeah, i just need to replace the springs. The only part i see being a problem from the writeup is keeping the valves from falling as my air compressor is leaking at the moment, plus i dont have the sparkplug extension for one. I guess with the tdc method, the valves will still fall a little. Is the tdc method easy to do with the front end(pullies etc...) still on the engine?
Are there any other options for keeping the valves up? thanks for the help
-chris
Are there any other options for keeping the valves up? thanks for the help
-chris
Originally Posted by jimmypop13
yeah, i just need to replace the springs. The only part i see being a problem from the writeup is keeping the valves from falling as my air compressor is leaking at the moment, plus i dont have the sparkplug extension for one. I guess with the tdc method, the valves will still fall a little. Is the tdc method easy to do with the front end(pullies etc...) still on the engine?
Are there any other options for keeping the valves up? thanks for the help
-chris
Are there any other options for keeping the valves up? thanks for the help
-chris
When you use the TDC method you can pull up on the valves when useing the tool so that you can get the lock in...it is not hard to do at all..that is the method I have used a few times..nothing to it..go for it man ..you will feel good when you finish!!
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Originally Posted by slt200mph
Tim's tool is very EZ to use and is a bargan to say the least..When you use the TDC method you can pull up on the valves by using a pair of neele nose pliers when using the valve spring tool to compress the spring and retainer so that you can get the locks in...it is not hard to do at all..that is the method I have used a few times..nothing to it..go for it man ..you will feel good when you finish!!
I know a lot of people have already used this tool but i just wanted to post up and say this tool is worth every cent. Its was even easy to change the springs under the cowl. I feared changing springs more than anything else on my swap. Turns out after buying this tool swapping springs was the easiest part of my whole cam swap. Thanks again
My son is really sick today so I had to stay home with him so was unable to make the Post Office. It will forsure get shipped tomorrow. With me shipping via USPS priority Mail I do not have tracking numbers as it is an extra cost.
Thanks,
Tim
Thanks,
Tim
Originally Posted by 2001 SOM WS6 69 GTO
Plenty of tools in stock ready to go, let me know if I can help.
Thanks,
Tim
Thanks,
Tim
TIM,
MY NAME IS MIKE AND i STARTED THIS THREAD TO GET HELP ON WHICH VALVE SPRING COMPRESSION TOOL TO USE FOR MY CAM SWAP THAT I AM PREFORMING THIS WEEKEND. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE FOR THE TOOL TO GET TO ME. I LIVE IN LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA. IT IS CLOSE TO COLUMBIA!! I AM GOING TO REALLY NEED THIS!!!
Love to Help Hi Mike,
I could get one in the mail 1st thing tomorrow morning for you as I ship via USPS Priority Mail which take usually 2-3 days for shipping. Obviously I can not tell you it will be there by Friday but it should. If you would like to make sure I can ship overnight to you but it costs you an extra $15 on top of the tool price. Let me know what you want me to do and I will gladly help you out. My paypal ID is: Ramair69gto@sbcglobal.net
Thanks,
Tim
I could get one in the mail 1st thing tomorrow morning for you as I ship via USPS Priority Mail which take usually 2-3 days for shipping. Obviously I can not tell you it will be there by Friday but it should. If you would like to make sure I can ship overnight to you but it costs you an extra $15 on top of the tool price. Let me know what you want me to do and I will gladly help you out. My paypal ID is: Ramair69gto@sbcglobal.net
Thanks,
Tim
Originally Posted by 2QUICK4U -WS6
TIM,
MY NAME IS MIKE AND i STARTED THIS THREAD TO GET HELP ON WHICH VALVE SPRING COMPRESSION TOOL TO USE FOR MY CAM SWAP THAT I AM PREFORMING THIS WEEKEND. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE FOR THE TOOL TO GET TO ME. I LIVE IN LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA. IT IS CLOSE TO COLUMBIA!! I AM GOING TO REALLY NEED THIS!!!
MY NAME IS MIKE AND i STARTED THIS THREAD TO GET HELP ON WHICH VALVE SPRING COMPRESSION TOOL TO USE FOR MY CAM SWAP THAT I AM PREFORMING THIS WEEKEND. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE FOR THE TOOL TO GET TO ME. I LIVE IN LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA. IT IS CLOSE TO COLUMBIA!! I AM GOING TO REALLY NEED THIS!!!
Hi Gametech,
I checked everything, as well as logged onto Paypal and I do not show anything from you. If you can double check that you sent it to Ramair69gto@sbcglobal.net and we can go from there.
Thanks,
Tim
I checked everything, as well as logged onto Paypal and I do not show anything from you. If you can double check that you sent it to Ramair69gto@sbcglobal.net and we can go from there.
Thanks,
Tim