Removing Valves From An Mi16

[eob 7]

Following on from this thread:

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...80408&st=10

 

Trying to get the individual valves out of the head and I can't seem to remove the little 'clips' at the end of the valve spring? Is there a particular way of doing this?

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

I'm assuming you've compressed the spring sufficiently to take the load off the collets? If so then a small screwdriver to flick them out of mesh with the valve stem groove or a magnet on a stick to pull them off the valve is how I do it.

[eob 7]

Yup, I had to weld up my own spring compressors and everything! They're loose, but no amount of screwdriver flicking seems to remove them, any thoughts?

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

They need to be able to move sideways to release, not just spin round. Try compressing the spring a bit more.

[eob 7]

Unfortunately I bought a dodgy Laser spring compressor from f**king Halfords which I first had to cut and weld to give it the reach it needed, now it doesn't compress the spring enough (which is what I suspected) so I may lug the head off to someone who knows what they're doing, thanks for the advice

[Bally 4]

Dont let the engineers hear, but I have already shackled down a head by putting a plug socket on top the valve and tap it wit ha rubber mallet

retainers came out easily.

 

Was really in a bind , but its not the preferred method.

[fletch 0]

Halfords make a set of Laser compressors with a handle on each end, that should reach ok. I used a magnetic screwdriver for the collets.