How To Remove Valve Springs Inside The Car

[EricTheCarGuy]

This was a requested video after I did the last valve spring removal video. I hope it answers the questions that were posed to the original video.

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[Bill]

Reminds me of the days when I did at least one valve seal replacement on a Ford every weak.

[EricTheCarGuy]

[quote=”wysetech” post=111775]Reminds me of the days when I did at least one valve seal replacement on a Ford every weak.[/quote]

Yea, they did have some issues with that didn’t they?

[Joseph Toth]

Watched the video and, OK, I get that you want to have cylinder 1 at TDC when you start this process by removing the rocker arm assembly. But is it necessary to then set EACH subsequent cylinder at TDC before you remove the springs for that cylinder? (Want to replace valve seals on a ’99 Accord.)

[EricTheCarGuy]

Yes you have to put each cylinder at TDC. The Accord uses positive seal valve seals that will need to be pried off and hammered back on. Also, it’s not common for them to leak. If you have an oil consumption issue, I’d check compression first. It’s more likely leaking past the rings.

[Joseph Toth]

Thanks; I planned on doing the compression test first, but was curious about the process for the seals. I’m a relatively competent diy-er but have never been deeper than a head gasket into an engine, so a ring job might intimidate me a little.

Love the site and the videos, Eric. Thanks!

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