Guest jasperrr Posted March 6, 2008 As the topic title, How do i remove the valves from my xu-10 head? I know garage have some tool for it, but i heard there is a way to do it yourself, just couldn't find it here ! Greetz! Jasper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted March 6, 2008 valve spring compressor, no other way to do it really! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ORB 227 1 Cars Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) I assume you have the head off? Then, compress with Valve Spring Compressor, remove collets, Release Compressor, take take valve out. Getting the Valves out is easy, its getting it back together that sucks. Them collets can be a bitch Edited March 6, 2008 by ORB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jasperrr Posted March 6, 2008 So where do i get a volve spring compressor, and what cost should i think of? Nobody a DIY way whitout the compressor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ORB 227 1 Cars Posted March 6, 2008 It is possible to do it without a compressor, but you will struggle like mad. Just go buy one from your local tool shop. Cost about £30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) Hello ! C/P from my prevous post : I've made this tool by myself : pisc: http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/Pie...=Picture174.jpg http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/Pie...=Picture176.jpg http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/Pie...=Picture178.jpg http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/Pie...=Picture180.jpg And yes i know the design is poor but i don't have any problems using this DIY valve spring tool (on 1.9/2.0 8v heads the valves are a bit deep down inside so I've had problems with the ordinary valve spring compressor , was slipping off etc. so I've made this one and I'm using it all the time now with no probs what so ever just need to get used to it a bit ) Cheers ! Damir Edited March 6, 2008 by DamirGTI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jasperrr Posted March 6, 2008 Unfortunatly the pictures don't work ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) ..i've fix up the links - try now .. Rgs ! Damir Edited March 6, 2008 by DamirGTI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo 0 Posted March 6, 2008 I've done this with help from extra pair of hands. Place the head on flat firm ground on wood to protect gasket face. Put thin piece of wood under valve head to stop it from moving down when pressed from the top. With a large ring spanner using both hands press the collet retainer/spring down and with second pair of hands flip the collets out. Slowly and carefully raise the spanner off the spring to release its pressure...... Bob's yer Uncle!....Oh and wear full face shield, gloves, hard hat and earplugs to hide the language when the spanner slips when the collets are out and the spring escapes, throwing the collet that you didn't quite remove at your left eye at 200 miles an hour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Hello ! C/P from my prevous post : I've made this tool by myself : p And yes i know the design is poor but i don't have any problems using this DIY valve spring tool (on 1.9/2.0 8v heads the valves are a bit deep down inside so I've had problems with the ordinary valve spring compressor , was slipping off etc. so I've made this one and I'm using it all the time now with no probs what so ever just need to get used to it a bit ) Cheers ! Damir That looks like a joiners clamp with a thingy welded ont end! nice one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapidmi 4 Posted March 6, 2008 its possible u use a socket and a small extension bar, am smash it hard with a hammer but its not advisible, the taper on the collets makes them spring out, ive witnessed it being done but when i tried i always got one half of the collet stuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted March 7, 2008 That looks like a joiners clamp with a thingy welded ont end! nice one. Yes and the "thingy" is (21 or 23mm i'm sure which size is it ..) the head of the motorcycle spark plug wrench , i've cut the wrench in the middle , cut the aperture sideways left/right so that i can extract/refit the collets and weld this on base of the clamps .. (you can use "tube" wrenches or deep sockets , pick the size similar to the the valve cap/spring dia. cut the head of the wrench , cut the apertures and weld on the clamps - cheap and effective , try it out ) Regards ! Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuart.m 0 Posted March 7, 2008 its possible u use a socket and a small extension bar, am smash it hard with a hammer but its not advisible, the taper on the collets makes them spring out, ive witnessed it being done but when i tried i always got one half of the collet stuck yeah you can get them out with a socket like that, does work, just got to push down hard on the socket so it stays right down after you hit it and the collets dont go flying across the room. Still, buying the tool is definetely the best way to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted March 7, 2008 its possible u use a socket and a small extension bar, am smash it hard with a hammer but its not advisible, the taper on the collets makes them spring out, ive witnessed it being done but when i tried i always got one half of the collet stuck We use to do that at a car mechanic garages when we was in a hurry (was no time for removing them with the spring compressor one by one ..) ... but i wouldn't recommend this option as you can loose the parts (collets/caps and they are really bitch to find afterwards you loose them !!) and you can also damage the valves/head surfaces , it's best to use an spring compressor for removing the valves out .. Rgs ! Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
