4.6stangpower
2001 gt vert
please input as much as u can thx
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without the proper tool how can i remove the valves from the cylinder head
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sdsubzero4
Spring Valley, CA
I don't think you can without causing some damage. Just my opinion.
Renegade
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which tool are you talking about exactly? the valve spring compressor?
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Mustangcwo
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You will not get those heads apart without the proper tools. You need to take the heads to the hobby shop. Walk in with the heads and they'll let you use the tools for a minimal cost. Otherwise, you will damage the valves/heads/retainers.
Agree with Todd on this one. If I remember correctly it takes a special tool to get the cam sprockets off too.
Renegade
Well-Known Member
if your talking about a valve spring compressor then you dont need the special OHC one, even though i think summit sells one for like $20
GLDNPNY
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SP,
Are the heads on the engine or have they been removed? if they are on the engine you will need the spring compressor, the air fitting that goes in the spark plug hole. It uses compressed air to hold the valve in the head. If the heads are off then a simple spring compressor that holds the valve face on one side and comresses the spring on the other side is the ticket. I would also recommend a small magnet to retrieve the two locks as they will fall into the most inaccessible areas.....ask me how I know. Bottom line is Todd is right you will need the compressor tool. If you don't have it and you simply want to change the springs AND the heads are off then any good machine shop will usually only charge you a small fee to change them out. If the heads have alot of miles on them I would also recommend checking the valve guides for wear. You would be really mad to put it all back together and watch it smoke becuase the worn guides were leaking oil into the combustion chamber.
Eric
Are the heads on the engine or have they been removed? if they are on the engine you will need the spring compressor, the air fitting that goes in the spark plug hole. It uses compressed air to hold the valve in the head. If the heads are off then a simple spring compressor that holds the valve face on one side and comresses the spring on the other side is the ticket. I would also recommend a small magnet to retrieve the two locks as they will fall into the most inaccessible areas.....ask me how I know. Bottom line is Todd is right you will need the compressor tool. If you don't have it and you simply want to change the springs AND the heads are off then any good machine shop will usually only charge you a small fee to change them out. If the heads have alot of miles on them I would also recommend checking the valve guides for wear. You would be really mad to put it all back together and watch it smoke becuase the worn guides were leaking oil into the combustion chamber.
Eric