Originally Posted by
Flatland2D
Any problem with working on the valves for a cylinder when it's not TDC?
I'll have to take a trip to several auto part stores today and see what they got for valve spring compressors.
Here's the spring compressor the guy is using in the tutorial. Apparently it works fine for him but others have said it's too fat.
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And just for the record, here's the tutorial I'm following along:
http://www.team-integra.net/forum/di...g+Common+Topic
If you remove the springs from a cylinder that isn't at TDC and/or filled with compressed air, the valve will drop into the combustion chamber and you will have to remove the head to fish it out. Be very careful and double check before removing the valve springs.
If you plan on getting that valve spring compressor, I hope you are a burly guy with a lot of endurance. Doing 16 valvesprings with absolutely no leverage is going to make your body feel 100 years older the next morning. Look around online for a Honda-specific valve spring compressor. I guarantee you won't find anything at a local store.