Looking for some info on whats needed to do springs without pulling the head. I was quoted about $250 for install and if I can get everything needed for that price or less Ill just buy the tools and do it myself.

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...r-install.html

 

If you have never done the valves springs or anything I would recommend Having the shop do it. 250 bucks is not that bad. less you have to worry about. The tools are not expensive but the time and care you have to put into it is a pain. Just my 2 cents. I have tried to build the head on the car I usually end up pulling it. Easier for me to get things on there properly.

 

http://www.euroexportinc.com/product...428&language=1

I have used this tool above on a couple of different cars and it works great and is not that expensive. The only other thing that you would need would be a compression tester to pressurize each of the cylinders as you move along.

 

Seems pretty straight forward and the tools are under $200 so Ill attempt it myself. Thanks for the links guys!

 

Such a pain in the *** doing it with the head still on, plugging holes and trying to watch and make sure none of the little "keepers" fall through the holes.

 

X100 its the angle and such. the valve seats are a pain to find when the fall. Put grease on the end of the tool and stick it to the valve seats. Don't forget you will have to re time the car..

 

Best tool I used for the valve retainers was a flathead screwdriver I got from Snap-On for X-mas. It has a magnet on the other end and it's not weak, but also not too strong and that makes the job a whole lot easier.

 

You don't need to pressurize the cylinders if you are able to rotate the crank (doing a t-belt job while your at it).

Just rotate the cylinder you are doing to top dead center and you'll be just fine. I replaced all of my valve springs with the euroexport tool and it worked wonderfully. I did not pressurize my cylinders and it took about 45min taking my time. Once you get the hang of getting the keepers in/out it really moves fairly quick. The magnetic screwdriver that euroexport includes in the kit works great.

 

Great info on the spring tool!

 

the tool posted in reply 2 would be very difficult to use by yourself. it wouldnt be too bad with two people. having to physically hold the spring down with only one hand left to get keepers in is a small nightmare waiting to happen.

the tool in post 4 is much smarter design. although you have to move it after every two valves. the tool i made looks similar to these two tools combined . leaves hands free and does all 16 valves with one jig.