Valve Spring Compression Tool.

[johnnyhobo]

Hello all I would just like to know what compression tool I need to take my valves out with.? I have an Aircooled 1982 type25, 2 ltr and I'm a little confused as to which tool to buy to do the job.

Cheers

john

[Ian Hulley]

Welcome to the forum

Ian

[Red Westie]

General purpose one should be OK
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[CovKid]

Always update your profile as there may be someone local who will be happy to loan you theirs.

[sarran1955]

Hello,

I wonder if you have ever tried to use one of these on an a/c cylinder head?

General purpose one should be OK
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Frankly useless, unless you use spacers and so on rendering the whole thing unstable and DANGEROUS.

For many years I've used a home made cut open piece of box section, with a washer welded on, together with a suitable G clamp.

Tips: put 13 mm nuts on the rocker shafts, this will allow you to put the cyl head in a vice and work comfortably.

beware when you are winding down the valve spring, as the collets will be stuck, and so the whole thing lets go with a bit of a bang.

When you are putting the collets back, use a dab of grease on the inside, and a magnetised thin screwdriver to place them, believe me it makes life easier,

I can take photo of tool if you want, v easy to make, costs nowt, lasts forever, etc,etc,

Cordialement