"propper" Way To Remove Valves, Springs And Retainers

[CEF11E]

Hey All I am in the process of replacing the springs is an RB25DE head with RB26 springs and need to know the right way of doing it. cams are out and the lifters have been removed.

would anyone be kind enough of to explain step by step what is the correct way of replacing the springs.

Thanks

[mattymagoo22]

remove spark plug and run some compressed air into cylinder to keep valves up (most of the time the valve stem seal is enough to hold the valve in place) if you don't have compressed air you can always wind the piston upto top dead on the cylinder you removing just incase the valve drops.

I take it you don't have a valve spring compressor so.... you're going to need:

A mate

2x Big flat head screwdrivers

a pen magnet or something you can poke in to get the collets out

and last but not least poke your tongue out at just the right angle whilst pushing the 2 big screwdrivers down on the outside of the spring seat while your bud grabs the valve collets with the magnet and wallah should be able to swap em over.

I usually plug oil return drains just incase things don't go to plan.

Goodluck and cheers

Matt.

[Adriano]

Goos luck fitting heavier springs doing it that way, if you da a search, there is a thread on doing the valve stem seals in the car, and there is a diagram of the tool you can make to do it.

[sh@un]

i'm just here to lol at the spelling of 'proper'

[CEF11E]

I should have given a bit more info..

the head is off the car and I will be using a "C" spring compressor that goes around the head and holds the valve still.

its cool i have talked to an engine builder and have the info i need. Thanks!

[Adriano]

Just bear in mind that many c-type spring compressors wont fit a rb-- head, as they are designed for old school heads. See if you can use one down at the local head shop(or get them to do it), there are pneumatic ones that will change all 24 in about 15mins.

[mattymagoo22]

you can get a little tool that fits in the end of the c spring compressor and will fit inside the cavity where the bucket sits.

The screwdriver method really does work, multivalve heads have a much lower spring rate than old school two valve heads.

horses for courses.

[mr_rbman]

wish i did mine when the head was off, hehe!

[CEF11E]

hehe propper.....

sorry :0