Valve spring compressor

[babyjay8495]

I am doing valve stem seals on my Toyota Tercel and i'm having some issues with getting the keepers on and off without pulling my hair out. I have tried to use the normal valve spring compressor like this one http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kd2078.html but due to the size i'm working with it's just not working. I have tried cutting parts off of it to make it work, but i'm not getting anywhere. I'm getting tired of using a screwdriver and pressing on the valve spring to get it to relase and it's almost impossible to get the keepers back on. i stumbled across this http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis36200.html would this work or would i be wasting my time? any other suggestions would be great.

 

[Major Ramifications]

I have never had to do this on a jap engine, but Sears has at least three different types of valve spring compressors. One of them should get the job done for you. A picture of the valvespring setup might help us.

 

[jdcompman]

can you post a pic of the valve train? Is it a problem of the compressor not being correct or is a problem with physically getting to the keepers?

 

[babyjay8495]

here's some from the same motor. Poster on this site was able to get tool i have to work, but i'm still not sure i can get it to grab it. http://board.tercelonline.com/viewthread.php?tid=7708&page=3

 

[nissan_crawler]

You can press the valve springs with a screwdriver? Damn. I didn't realize they were so light on those small engines.

It's hard to say much without seeing the tool and the spring.

However, that picture of the guy with the grubby *** linty socks all over his camshaft makes me shiver.

 

[jdcompman]

After looking at those pictures it looks like the compressor he has is going to be your best bet if you're doing it while the head is still on the block. To get the keepers out I always use a magnet to grab them and then when I'm putting them back in I try to find the smallest thinnest needle nose I can and just carefully place them back in. I've never worked on a tercel but hopefully this will give you some more ideas.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...&cName=Hand+Tools&sName=Pliers&keyword=pliers

 

[rsanter]

After looking at those pictures it looks like the compressor he has is going to be your best bet if you're doing it while the head is still on the block. To get the keepers out I always use a magnet to grab them and then when I'm putting them back in I try to find the smallest thinnest needle nose I can and just carefully place them back in. I've never worked on a tercel but hopefully this will give you some more ideas.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...&cName=Hand+Tools&sName=Pliers&keyword=pliers

I agree with what was said.
to add to that you can use some grease to hold the keepers in place while you back the spring compressor off

bob

 

[dakota_522]

ive done alot of them but they never on that engine.but using grease is the best and fastest way to put it back together. after you take the compresser off use a soft face hammer and tap on top of the spring you should hear the keepers click and then you'll know that they are seated well.

 

[caper]

Usually take the keepers out by putting a 1/2"dr deepwell socket the size of the springs there and smacking it with a hammer.Keepers fall out,remove the springs.Fastest way I've found to remove valve springs,usually strip all the springs in a minute or so..A spring compressor is required to put them back in though.

 

[nate379]

The fact that their is a web board for souping up Tercels made me LOL... ALOT!

Sometimes the socket trick works, but not always.

 

[rodm1]

you could try KD's. On my truck this is the only one I think would work.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IHJUQU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[caper]

The fact that their is a web board for souping up Tercels made me LOL... ALOT!

Sometimes the socket trick works, but not always.

In twenty years I've never had it not work.

 

[nate379]

I couldn't get it to work on a Taurus a while back. Engine was run hot with junk oil from what I can figure and the keepers were pretty much glued to the valve stems.

 

[JayL]

Is this a good tool? Will use mostly on Jap SOHC and DOHC engines.

 

[spv]

I purchased a Lisle spring compressor for my DOHC motor. I had a generic compressor and clamp type both of which were useless on this motor. The lisle push/strike type is brilliant. Took one hit with a rubber mallet and out popped twin valve springs. I can't say enough good things about it. Saved me hours of frustration.

 

[michael murder]

I usually give the valve spring a good smack with a mallet before compressing it. This loosens the keepers that might otherwise stay in place. Also removing them, as said before, with a little pickup magnet is the easiest way. Getting them back in place has always been more difficult for me.

 

[spv]

I usually give the valve spring a good smack with a mallet before compressing it. This loosens the keepers that might otherwise stay in place. Also removing them, as said before, with a little pickup magnet is the easiest way. Getting them back in place has always been more difficult for me.

The Lisle tool is like a thick deep magnetized socket. It is the "hit" type. Works great. The magnet catches the keepers when you hit it. I have not tested the installer adapter yet. I have the feeling that as you said it takes a bit more skill than removal.

 

[JayL]

Are Schley Products Universal Overhead Valve Spring Compressors Made in Taiwan?

Are they the supplier of the Blue Point YA9140 & YA9140B?

tks

 

[chadnum1]

The blue point kit is the one you want, makes imports a breeze

 

[JayL]

The blue point kit is the one you want, makes imports a breeze

I have the older Bluepoint YA9140 pictured in this thread.

Thinking to update it to YA9140A and am checking this new style handle. Just want to make sure it's compatible.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X26X24/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I'm very happy with this tool.