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  • HawaiianE30
    Member
    • Nov 2012
    • 81
    #1

    Valve spring compressor tips

    Putting my head back together and got one of these totally awesome universal pieces of crap: Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356075204.120891.jpg Views: 1 Size: 10.1 KB ID: 7230083

    And I'm finding it almost impossible to fit the springs on the exhaust side. Anybody have any tips? Do I have to go borrow the c-clamp style?
    Originally posted by e30guydownunder
    Stupid German wookie winning F1 WDC and beating Webs. waffleswaffleswaffleswaffles.
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    • digger
      R3V Elite
      • Nov 2005
      • 5929
      #2
      use the other kind, it's like shelling peas
      89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

      new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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        • HawaiianE30
          Member
          • Nov 2012
          • 81
          #3
          Yeah, damn, thought so... Now I gotta see if O'reallys will take this pos tool back.
          Originally posted by e30guydownunder
          Stupid German wookie winning F1 WDC and beating Webs. waffleswaffleswaffleswaffles.

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            • downforce22
              No R3VLimiter
              • Aug 2009
              • 3187
              #4
              take that back and get the big C clamp type. Try to find an advance auto they have free tool rental for 30 days. (you get your money refunded)
              318iS Track Rat :nice: www.drive4corners.com
              '86 325iX 3.1 Stroker Turbo '86 S38B36 325

              No one makes this car anymore. The government won't allow them, normal people won't buy them. So it's up to us: the freaks, the weirdos, the informed. To buy them, to appreciate them, and most importantly, to drive them.

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                • HawaiianE30
                  Member
                  • Nov 2012
                  • 81
                  #5
                  Went to Sears... Got the clamp style and was laughing the rest of the day. Best $37 ever spent. Now lets see if they will take it back...
                  Originally posted by e30guydownunder
                  Stupid German wookie winning F1 WDC and beating Webs. waffleswaffleswaffleswaffles.

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                    • wojtek79
                      Member
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 46
                      #6
                      Originally posted by HawaiianE30
                      Went to Sears... Got the clamp style and was laughing the rest of the day. Best $37 ever spent. Now lets see if they will take it back...
                      I bought mine at Sears 2 years ago as well. $19.99 was the price. I am on my third one already. They seem to last about 10-15 heads or so. Then the handle somehow bends and grinds against the frame inbetween it. Good thing with Craftsman tools is the free lifetime exchange.

                      Here is another option:
                      Lisle 36200 Valve Keeper Remover and Installer

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