Valve Removal Tool

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To remove the valve locks?

I use a deep socket (plug socket) with a piece of rag loose over the valve cap then give the socket a hit with a hammer, the rag stops the collets/locks from going ballistic then you just repeat 23 more times and they're all out :)
 
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right right, i also know another way of gettin it off, but putting it back together involves buying a valve remval tool, no?

so these "collets/locks"....i know them as keepers..thats the same thing right?
 
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That looks like one you use when you have the head off, I am assuming you do. I have a bluepoint keepers tool works really good for heads on and off the car and I dont think that it was that expensive $60-$70. It has definatly paid for itself for the amout of times i used it though. being at the dealer.
 
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yeah it would be a good idea to get a good one, but frankly, i dont want to dish out a lot of money because i know the next time i use it after this is...i have no idea when..how does that one look on that site i posted up..would that make it happen?>
 
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I've made the claw style ones work, you gotta bend the arms so they grab ahold of the bucket guides on the outside...
 
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Be careful when using the hammer and socket method. I did this when stripping down a head off of my euro hatchback and got a valve spring in my eye.

I had given it a big whack but one of the collets was still half in then it let go and the valve spring shot into my eye. My fault in a way as it should have been pointing away but just a reminder for all
 
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Stu_22 said:
Be careful when using the hammer and socket method. I did this when stripping down a head off of my euro hatchback and got a valve spring in my eye.

I had given it a big whack but one of the collets was still half in then it let go and the valve spring shot into my eye. My fault in a way as it should have been pointing away but just a reminder for all
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Hence the piece of rag inside the socket.......
 
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I always give it a few whacks to makes sure the springs have let go before moving it away as well as wearing safety glasses whenever I'm in the shop.
(Had a 12mm Carbide cutter explode in the CNC today and I still can't account for 1/3 of it so I'm a bit paranoid about eye safety)

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Darn Brian,
I can understand the cost for that unit; box tubing with welded gussets. I suppose it meant for "superlarge" & "superstiff" valve springs :biglaugh:

For a less expensive version, here is the one I have and have used several occasions -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VaLv...tegoryZ43996QQihZ002QQitemZ120108674665QQrdZ1

Slow66 said:
heres the one i use....
http://www.goodson.com/store/templa...IID=5591&SID=bb65c104edc557c80ee3e920370286a2
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Yeah its pricey, but it works really well, and makes my life a bunch easier. Not to mention, i can use it on pretty much any head i come across.
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BlackDevilSupra said:
Darn Brian,
I can understand the cost for that unit; box tubing with welded gussets. I suppose it meant for "superlarge" & "superstiff" valve springs :biglaugh:
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It does work real well with stiff springs, and is smooth as silk too. I love the thing :)
 
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