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29-03-2006, 06:27 PM
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What Wheelspin?
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quick question...... can the valve springs in my ef 6 be changed without taking the head off?
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29-03-2006, 06:37 PM
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Yes!.........................
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29-03-2006, 06:40 PM
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What Wheelspin?
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thats what i thought, and this dumbass mechanic told me he would have to take my head off!
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29-03-2006, 06:53 PM
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Nah just need the tool to do it.
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29-03-2006, 07:01 PM
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ive seen it done by filling the cylender with air (as in with a fitting in the spark plug hole using a compressor)so the valve doesnt drop down.....if you cant get use of the propper tool for it
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29-03-2006, 07:04 PM
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proper tool only compresses the valve spring so you can get it off.
you still need to fill the cylinders with something to prevent the valve from falling into the cylinder.
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29-03-2006, 07:07 PM
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What Wheelspin?
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thanks guys
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29-03-2006, 07:20 PM
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if u dont have a compressor, u can feed rope down the spark plug hole like a fiar bit of it, and gently wind the motor untill it stops , This is pushing the piston up against the rope and the rope against the valves holding them tight. Then u can use the tool to compress the valve springs and remove the collets..
Make sure u have the rocker gear of but leave the cam and gear on. This way is only really usefull if u dont have an air compressor as it takes ages |
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29-03-2006, 07:44 PM
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using a rope would be a bit dodgy wouldn't it? you get dirt and tiny little strands in there.
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30-03-2006, 10:25 PM
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I did all 12 of mine using the compressed air method. Worked a treat. I was ИИИИting bricks the nights before and had nightmares that I dropped a valve :(
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31-03-2006, 09:16 AM
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What Wheelspin?
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if i payed sum1 to do this for me, how much would i be up for in labour?
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31-03-2006, 11:38 AM
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$100 - $150 for labour I reckon, tops. You may even get it done cheaper.
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31-03-2006, 12:16 PM
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Im about to get the same thing done, im debating getting someone to fit the springs with the head on the car or just stop being a ИИИИИ and taking the head off and working that too...
i dont know how many more beatings from the missus i can take spending all the wedding money :P Cheers
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31-03-2006, 04:03 PM
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the tool is easly made with an old spark plug and bronze a bit of tube on to it and an air fitting the actual spring compressor can be bought at any good tool shop bearing wholesalers ect.
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31-03-2006, 07:27 PM
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Location: Adelaide
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why not just push the piston to TDC. Valve can only fall 5mmish
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