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Valve removal.......

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by 209SECA, Jan 30, 2010.

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    Is there a special tool neede to remove the valve and springs from the head? I tried a c-clamp, and the overhead type, but the springs sit flush in the head and there is nothing to grab. 82 xj650rj
     
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    You'll need a valve spring compressor and a collar to get the collets out.
    4 years ago I made a collar out of a deepwell socket and used to borrow a valve spring compressor from the autoparts.

    Last year I bought a Tusk for $25 and it works good.

    I'm waiting on a Lisle valve keeper remover/installer I picked up for $25 to get here. Got a head for an XS11 I want to test it out on.
     
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    Thank You
     
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