XR6LUV Member 3 Member For: 15y 3d Gender: Male Posted 21/08/11 12:50 PM Share Posted 21/08/11 12:50 PM I've just picked up a new set of valve springs, but before I fit them, I was wondering if I can do it with a normal valve spring compressor? (The type that hooks under the spring and you turn the head to compress the spring). Before anyone asks, I haven't had the rocker cover off yet to see how much room there is or what tool I can use. I thought it better to ask before pulling bits off the car. Obviously I want to do the job without taking the head off the car. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/76584-valve-spring-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 8m 1d Posted 21/08/11 09:49 PM Share Posted 21/08/11 09:49 PM Atomic sells a tool that is designed for these motors, think its about $400 and needs a air compressor or leak down tool to keep the valves sealed. Check the video Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/76584-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1135131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDIE My new toy Lifetime Members 5,344 Member For: 22y 29d Gender: Male Location: stanthorpe wine capital of qld. Posted 22/08/11 05:40 AM Share Posted 22/08/11 05:40 AM not a job for just anyone it is major work ford did relaese the right toll but if I remeber it cost about 200 bucks.Where are you.Ian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/76584-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1135217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6LUV Member 3 Member For: 15y 3d Gender: Male Posted 22/08/11 10:58 PM Author Share Posted 22/08/11 10:58 PM I'm located in Melbourne and have good mechanical background, have done a few spring replacements on toyotas. I was hoping to use one of the tools we have at my workshop. I really can't be bothered buying a tool for a once off job. Although I'd be happy to borrow/lease one for a day? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/76584-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1135412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilvo Member 42 Member For: 13y 11m Gender: Male Location: Tasmania Posted 22/08/11 11:58 PM Share Posted 22/08/11 11:58 PM Give Atomic a call 02 8665 5889, you can rent the tool for a day ! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/76584-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1135422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6LUV Member 3 Member For: 15y 3d Gender: Male Posted 23/08/11 07:21 AM Author Share Posted 23/08/11 07:21 AM That sounds like a plan, what do you reckon the odds of them lending it down to Melbourne are?Anyone else in melb got a tool for the job that I can lease? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/76584-valve-spring-replacement/#findComment-1135489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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