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knighttime
11-13-2001, 09:09 PM
Wow, that thing is over $60.00 from www.servicehonda.com. Could there be a cheaper generic one at an Auto Parts Store?
liltazz
11-13-2001, 09:25 PM
a car one does not work. i tried it. call marcums or nacs or a place like that they can help.
barbwire44
11-14-2001, 04:49 AM
Knighttime,

call napa they have valve spring compressors for around 35.00 bucks and a car one will work there are all kinds of sizes and styles, another one is the briggs and stratton style it will work also.
knighttime
11-14-2001, 11:16 AM
I bought one at Pep Boys for $30. It should work or its goin back.
knighttime
11-15-2001, 08:43 AM
Ok, the valve spring compressor from Pep-Boys didn't work.

But, check out this one I made last night. It worked great and its inexpensive to make. If anyone wants me to make them one, let me know. :cool:

If you are planning on replacing your valve seals because of a bigger bore kit or different cam, you will need this tool.
MOFO
11-15-2001, 12:20 PM
Looks like someone had some extra time at work today... :) LOL.... I'll take one....


Eric
11-15-2001, 12:29 PM
Yeah Eric,,,he went up to biglots and bought it and now claims he made it...LOL,,,what a weenie.:D

He's a pretty fartsmeller ain't he...

and Like I told him earlier,,,,and they say beer kills brain cells,,I think it just makes em work better when their not swimmin around in beer..
MOFO
11-15-2001, 01:09 PM
ROFL!! Yep...that would explain ALOT of things.....right Mike??? ;)


Eric
400exRacerX
11-15-2001, 02:13 PM
Why do you need new valve seals with a big bore kit or a cam?
knighttime
11-15-2001, 02:17 PM
Im not sure. But i think the stock seals are rubber and the upgraded ones are urethane.
11-15-2001, 02:28 PM
Well I dont' think it's absolutely necessary,,but when you buy the 416 kit from Terry at marcums,,,he recommends the viton seals because they withstand heat better than the stock ones,,I'm sure you could leave well enough alone and be fine..
knighttime
11-15-2001, 02:35 PM
Because you will find lots of carbon deposits on the valves and top of the combustion chamber. A dremel tool with a brass brush will clean it well. Also my old valve seals looked shot anyway.:eek: :confused: :huh
tinner
11-15-2001, 05:56 PM
Knightime...go to Sears. They have two different ones, don't get the large clamp type one like you saw in an earlier post. They sell a smaller one for around $20.00, it is a little big for the springs, but will work just fine.Jim
knighttime
11-16-2001, 11:28 AM
Tinner, why would I go to Sears when I already made the freakin compressor?:huh