3000GT/Stealth International Message Center - View Single Post - Make your own valve spring compressor for $15

cbatters · 11-30-2004, 05:30 AM

Getting the VSS is not a big deal... I am more concerned about the integrity of installig the VSS with the spring still covering the valve stem. Unfortunately, the VSS don't really "snap" in place so you need to make sure that you have applied adequate pressure to seat them correctly.

Working on a remover/installer tool that can reach through the coils of the spring.

(Thanks again to *GT for the DOHC test head. MUCH easier trying things out with the head on a bench.)

Clint

11-30-2004, 05:30 AM	#32 (permalink)
cbatters Member: Burned valve club Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stoughton, MA Drives: 91 Stealth RT/TT Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Make your own valve spring compressor for $15 Getting the VSS is not a big deal... I am more concerned about the integrity of installig the VSS with the spring still covering the valve stem. Unfortunately, the VSS don't really "snap" in place so you need to make sure that you have applied adequate pressure to seat them correctly. Working on a remover/installer tool that can reach through the coils of the spring. (Thanks again to *GT for the DOHC test head. MUCH easier trying things out with the head on a bench.) Clint __________________ 1991 Stealth RT/TT - Firestorm Red - 193K Miles / Original Owner Maint: Castrol 10W40 / Mitsu Filter / Rislone Replaced: 2X clutch / 3X brakes / 2X front rotors / 2X ABS HU / 1X NGK Plugs / 1X Ball joints / 2X Antenna mast / 1X Active exhaust cable / 1X Windshield / 1X Fuel FIlter / 1X Struts / 1X rear rotors / 1X Front Head / VSS / 1X rear wheel bearings / 1X Transfer case (warranty) / 1x Tie rod end (drivers side) Overhauled: Starter, IAC, BISS, CV Boots Upgrade: SilverStar Headlights / ebay "Xenon" Fog Bulbs (no more yellow!) A/F Gauge / MAP - Electronic Boost Logging / MMCd Data Logger Pending Projects: Steering Rack