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OthercarisaFiat · 11-12-2004, 07:42 AM

Those both look almost the same to me.

I have one that looks almost exactly like the second one, and the arms don't fit where they need to. There is almost no room around the outside of the spring coils. That's why I designed and made my own compressor--only after trying everything else I could get my hands on. The only other tool I have heard of that works is the Mitsubishi factory tool. It costs $200, but you may be able to rent or borrow one somewhere.

11-12-2004, 07:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
OthercarisaFiat Gearhead Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicago area Drives: 92 TT,82 Fiat Spider Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Make your own valve spring compressor for $15 Those both look almost the same to me. I have one that looks almost exactly like the second one, and the arms don't fit where they need to. There is almost no room around the outside of the spring coils. That's why I designed and made my own compressor--only after trying everything else I could get my hands on. The only other tool I have heard of that works is the Mitsubishi factory tool. It costs $200, but you may be able to rent or borrow one somewhere.