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Old 27-Oct-2003, 04:35 PM
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anyone done a valve replacement on a DOHC
if so, where did you get the valve spring compressor?

i'm having a hell of a time finding one that will work with the recessed valves on the B16 head

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Old 28-Oct-2003, 07:32 AM
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send the whole head in at the same time, that way they can do a leakdown, and tell if you need new valve seats/seals.
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Old 28-Oct-2003, 09:39 AM
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its not that i cant do it...its just impossible to find the right compressor

oh well, i guess i would rather have the guides and seats checked

leitner here i come...
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