valve spring removal tool
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From: Slave to the evil empire
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St. Jude Donor '04
Re: valve spring removal tool (pdd000)
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From: DFW, TX www.vettestripes.com
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08
Re: valve spring removal tool (pdd000)
any1 know where to get one at a good price
I ended up borrow the spring removal tool at the same Autozone :D to install my double Rev springs.
So my answer to borrow at a local Autozone :D
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From: Winston Salem NC
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From: Savannah GA
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Re: valve spring removal tool (jfpilla)
:withstupid: No question that is the tool to get. The innermost valves are a pita to get to with a standard valve spring tool.
I just bought the moore valve tool yesterday from ThunderRacing.com.
I just bought the moore valve tool yesterday from ThunderRacing.com.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08
Re: valve spring removal tool (jfpilla)
Wow, that tool looks awsum ... I may get it when my spring is broken :D
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Re: valve spring removal tool (C5-VERT)
Has anybody here actually used this tool successfully on at least one full set of springs? I know a guy who bought one and told me it fell apart by the time he finished his first set of springs. He went and bought 2 of the cheap $15 AutoZone tools to do the next set. One of them he cut down to do the springs in the back.
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Re: valve spring removal tool (Patches)
http://www.moreperformanceinc.com/
Has anybody here actually used this tool successfully on at least one full set of springs? I know a guy who bought one and told me it fell apart by the time he finished his first set of springs. He went and bought 2 of the cheap $15 AutoZone tools to do the next set. One of them he cut down to do the springs in the back.
Has anybody here actually used this tool successfully on at least one full set of springs? I know a guy who bought one and told me it fell apart by the time he finished his first set of springs. He went and bought 2 of the cheap $15 AutoZone tools to do the next set. One of them he cut down to do the springs in the back.
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Re: valve spring removal tool (C5-VERT)
Well, if Tom rec's it, must be good. I was looking to make my own similar to that one. It appears they used a lower grade AL so I was thinking of using a 6061-T6. Basically, it's a rocker arm with a square hole for the ratchet. :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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From: Aloha, Oregon
Re: valve spring removal tool (pdd000)
any1 know where to get one at a good price
Robert Judd
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From: dudley MA
Re: valve spring removal tool (vetterdstr)
are you planning on using the type that you have to charge the cylinders with compressed air?
vetterdstr :cheers:
vetterdstr :cheers:
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From: Pearland Tx
Re: valve spring removal tool (pdd000)
I have done 3 sets and the "More" tool is the way to go :thumbs: I did not like the price but after I used it I knew it saved me alot of time in swaping the springs out. I tryed the one from auto zone but it was a pain in the azz to work with when doing the rear springs. :mad then went ahead and bought the "More" tool and wala :hurray:
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From: Westport, MA. www.tbyrnemotorsports.com - 1-877-4-TBYRNE
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: valve spring removal tool (runamuk)
TByrne sells a tool also, heres the link http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/c5catalog.html
We also carry the More Performance tool -
Info listed for this is -
"In car" valve spring changes have never been easier for the home hot rodder . Works on C5, F Bodies and all LS1 powered vehicles. The main body is made of billet aluminum and incorporates a steel roller bearing trunion for ease of operation. This tool is designed to work with any 3/8 hand ratchet, simply add a 3/8 extension for valve springs which are difficult to reach (under cowl). Will work on factory conical valve spring along with aftermarket 1.25" OD spring/retainer sets. For anyone changing camshafts with more than .500 valve lift , this tool is a must! Patent Pending. - $129.99
Very nice piece!
Tom
[Modified by tbyrne, 9:30 AM 8/15/2003]
