How to buy Midlock 13168 valve spring compressor tool in US

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I'm looking to buy a Midlock 13168 tool here in the US, used to compress the valve springs so that the retainers can be removed for valve stem seal replacement; I've contacted Midlock and they do not sell to individuals online at all and do not have a US distributor.

I currently have the Sealey VS168 tool but it deflects the spring to where it catches on the top of the valve spring retainer, so it won't work beyond taking the rockers off.

Does anyone have any leads on where I can buy this tool? Thanks!

[unity]

I assume the heads are installed? If so, the Sealey is really your best option unless someone can loan you the tool. If the heads are removed, you can use any sort of press. I think I used an O2 sensor socket so I could compress then fish out the retainers with a magnet.

[shogun]

google for: VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR REMOVAL TOOL OHV OHC ENGINES OIL SEAL , on Ebay U.K. there are many like this
VALVE-SPRING-COMPRESSOR-REMOVAL-TOOL-OHV-OHC-ENGINES-OIL-SEAL-Tool
Sealey - Sealey Valve Spring Compressor Lever Type Ohv/Ohc Model Number VS168
I also bought a Sealey, no need to me a Midlock, S. is same style

[unity]

^ Thats the tool he already has. It works, but its tricky from what I have read.

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^ Thats the tool he already has. It works, but its tricky from what I have read.

Correct; I already have that tool and it's indeed tricky to use.

[shogun]

no problem at all, I have 2 of them and we made several M70 valve stems with these tools. click here steamseals where we made it on an Alpina B12 http://e32b12.blogspot.com/

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Thanks for the link, Shogun; I'll set the tool similar to the way you did and attempt again. Cheers!

[shogun]

That is why I bought 2 of them, much easier, intake and exhaust different position settings http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JH5RklP4IJ...0/P1160616.jpg
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/Va...eplacement.htm

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...haul-DIY-guide

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I assume the heads are installed? If so, the Sealey is really your best option unless someone can loan you the tool. If the heads are removed, you can use any sort of press. I think I used an O2 sensor socket so I could compress then fish out the retainers with a magnet.

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Heads are installed. Is this the Sealey tool https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Sealey-V.../dp/B000R9ZITC

[shogun]

yes, exactly, Sealey Valve Spring Compressor Lever Type Ohv/Ohc Model Number VS168 , or any other brand which looks like these tools, just search for Cylinder Head Valve Spring Compressor Stem Seal Replacement Tool Fit for OHV OHC Engines