DIY on VSS?

[sl3kgt]

Im looking to change the VSS on my '94 SL myself..is there any DIY on it?

[mxmikie]

i rent the valve spring compressor tool

[sl3kgt]

its a noob question but where is it exactly located?

like for my zx tt i can find everything on the forum tech..but for the 3000gt sl i cant seem to find on how to do it and what ill need to open etc..

help would be highly appreciated..

[Hannibalzero]

Originally Posted by mxmikie

i rent the valve spring compressor tool

I don't think most spring compressor tools will work with our heads. Mitsubishi sells a specialty tool for this, and I seriously doubt most auto rental places will carry the Mitsu tool.

SL3kgt - you can also build your own valve spring compressor. Read through this thread carefully. You'll find instructions on how to build the tool and how to replace the seals. Good luck.

Make your own valve spring compressor for $15

[mxmikie]

i bought the tool just for the 3.5 dohc vss

[soccermania688]

Originally Posted by mxmikie

i bought the tool just for the 3.5 dohc vss

link? where did you get it from and did it work with the heads still on the car?

[3Sfever]

I started an article on the Wiki
Valve Stem Seals (VSS) Replacement - 3SI Wiki

It is based on the thread mentioned above by HannibalZero. It still needs some work to be finished, but should give you some idea of the process.

Let me know if you have any suggestions for the article.

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[mxmikie]

Originally Posted by soccermania688

link? where did you get it from and did it work with the heads still on the car?

no link and you have to remove the cams on the dohc

[SOHC3000GT]

Originally Posted by sl3kgt

Im looking to change the VSS on my '94 SL myself..is there any DIY on it?

I recommend buying a gun and shooting yourself in the head right now.





Seriously. The VSS is the one thing on these cars that nobody can pay me to do. I still cry when I think about the torture of doing mine. I guess my fingers just arn't nimble enough to deal with the keepers.