Make your own valve spring compressor for $15
I couldn't find a valve spring compressor that would work without taking the heads off. I bought two different ones that didn't work because there is no room around the springs for the little arms that are supposed to hook onto the lower coils. Supposedly there is a Mitsubishi tool that will work but it's $200 if you can find it (I could not). So, I made my own from commonly available parts I bought from Home Depot for less than $15.
The photo below is the valve spring compressor in action. The posts following will explain how to make it.
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