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Classic_King
13th September 2011, 08:44 PM
What is the best way to compress the valve springs on a 4ag 16v?

just replacing steam seals so dont wanna take the head off.

is there a tool that works well? coz the valve spring compressors that i got dont work for these engines.

Any help
thanks

Classic_King
13th September 2011, 08:50 PM
Ok just found this:

http://www.aeu86.org/index/engine-diy-4age-valve-stem-seals_/cat/9/topic=4156/post=75407

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=78777&group_ID=1578&store=australia&dir=catalog

Guess i better gets me one

70XIN
13th September 2011, 08:52 PM
I have the exact tool, it works damn well :)

shortround
13th September 2011, 08:57 PM
I just got one of these last week.

Looking forward to going it a go!

Classic_King
13th September 2011, 09:09 PM
does it work ok for re installing the valve springs? just wandering

ae86 slide
13th September 2011, 09:16 PM
Yeah the snap on tool works so well, don't bother trying with anything else

Classic_King
13th September 2011, 09:17 PM
also where would be the best place to get one in briz? snap on? I never get to see that bloody truck that goes round.

thanks