ENG: H22 Valve Spring Removal (New Tool Review)

[djcaz_aom]

I thought I would post a review, as well as a DIY.

Okay, the tool I am reviewing is from EUROEXPORT, Inc. located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Here is a picture from the site.



I went with this option because I did not want to pay someone to do it and it would be cheaper to do the valve job with them removed.

The other option I had was use the valve spring compressor that Honda uses.

Here is the break down of the cost to use this compressor:


- KD Tools KD383 Valve Spring Compressor $83 Shipped
- 07MAF-PR9010A $11.61 + shipping (Majestic)
- 07757-PJ1010A $53.85 + shipping (Majestic)

Total: $148.46

The tool from EUROEXPORT is part number: 30010 and only costs $69.95 + shipping. LINK

Big difference in price.

Okay, on to the DIY.

Tools needed:


*Ratchet, 14mm Deep-Well Socket, 17mm Socket, 6" Extension, Rubber Mallet*


*EUROEXPORT 30010 Valve Spring Compressor*


*Magnet*


*The kit came with this little screw driver. It is also a magnet!!*

The following can be done with the head on the block or off. I am showing pics of the procedure with the head already removed from the block.

[djcaz_aom]

What To Do

1. Attach the 17mm socket to the 6" extension. Take the rubber mallet and tap each valve spring retainer. This will loosen the valve locks.





2. Take the 30010 and place it on the head. Line the two holes up and use the two small bolts with the supplied washers to fasten to the head. I just did them snug.





3. Thread the long bolt into either the right or left guide on the tool.



4. Place the round compressor on top of the valve spring retainer just bellow the long bolt. Notice the cylinder has an open end and a dimple on the top for the long bolt to push up against.



5. Take your ratchet and the 14mm deep socket and tighten the long bolt.
It will push the retainer down exposing the valve locks.





6. Take your magnet pen and extract the vale locks. You will have two per valve. Keep in a safe place.





7. Now you can remove the retainer and springs.





8. Push down on the now exposed valve stem. Lift the head and remove the valve.





9. Keep your parts separated by cylinder number and exhaust and intake.



10. Repeat for the rest of the valves.


**ADDED**
To remove the springs with the head still on the block, use the hose from a cylinder compression tester.

Screw it in the spark plug hole and hook it up to compressed air hose. 100psi recommended. This will keep the valves from falling. Follow the DIY steps outlined above.

[cb7 dohc]

yup i seen it that tool works good

[djcaz_aom]

Since we took them off, we need to put them back in right?

Stay tuned for the install DIY.

[Boost_Lee]

great tool option for you h22 folks

[pninja82]

I remember seeing that tool at your place the other weekend.Nice write up Alex, also, love the "H" necklace and the vinyl gloves, very professional!

[NWaccord]

Great write up Thats the same exact tool I used aswell. Great lil tool. Beats trying to force them on/off

[moetan]

nice write up.