Best Tool for Removing Valves, Springs, and Keepers...

[fritzintn]

So I have a set of Supertech +1mm valves, dual springs, and Ti keepers that I'd like to remove from a 'spare' head and sell.

Unfortunately it seems I'm too dumb to figure out the old 'c-clamp' style removal tool and couldn't find any writeups/DIY threads on the topic.

I did however come across some alternate removal tools. Any input on these:

Schley Universal Compressor:
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDcQ8wIwAg#



Valvemaster tool (for 6 and 6-8mm vavles...primarly Toyota stuff):
http://www.toyotool.com/




Available at the local parts shops:
The 'c-clamp' style:
http://www.amazon.com/Genius-Tools-V...6&sr=1-1-spell


This thing:


Once the valve spring is compressed? How do you remove the keepers? Just a 'magnet on a stick' thing?

Lastly, any idea what to ask for a set of dual springs, ti keepers and +1mm valves for a S50 would be worth? <10k miles of use.

[jfdmas]

deep socket, magnet, and a hammer. done in less then 5min.

[badmonkey]

I have the Schley tool, you'll need a longer bar than the one included for an inline six,
other than that, works good.

[byrdk]

i do it the same way,socket/hammer.

[PEI330Ci]

Getting them off is easy....getting the new parts on is harder.

We use a custom built tool to install the locks on my heads, but the hammer/socket method to get stuff off.

I highly suggest looking into something like the Schley which I think can be a one man operation. (I might buy one myself) The method we use takes 2 people and it's a PITA.

[JordanMD88]

This guy right here..

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog


You can get them a lot cheaper on Ebay

[mazur]

The homemade method...though I replaced the bottom piece with the one pictured second because it was too hard to re-install keepers with the first.

[jfdmas]

ive used the one jordan posted and it works great. Ive also used the cheaper knock offs and they all work just as great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Valve...motiveQ5fTools

[fritzintn]

Old Ti retainers, valve sprints, and valves for sale here:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...5#post20155575
($1500+ worth of poo for $500)

deep socket, magnet, and a hammer. done in less then 5min.

Well that was far easier than I expected. A bit barbaric feeling - but worked fine , thanks.

Placed an order for the off brand Schley as well as the weird Toyota tool linked above. I'll bump the thread once I give them a try on the S50B30...