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I use air to hold valves up to replace seals all the time.
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dogpile
on October 25, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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I wish you the best of luck in attempting this process as
posted by Ash's Z
on October 25, 2014 at 01:50 AM
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You didn't just get lucky, it's a tired and true method.
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OverZealous (CT)
19:26:54 10/24/14
The one in your picture will be fine.
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dogpile
20:14:22 10/24/14
This guy disagrees.
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OverZealous (CT)
20:35:25 10/24/14
If you want quality, buy a Snap-on set
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ttsmokin
21:11:45 10/24/14
I like Snap On as much as the next guy but that's a pricey
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Bernie (NoVA)
22:40:52 10/24/14
Snap on is insane for a occasional mechanic. (n/m)
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Antihero
17:23:35 10/27/14
Usually, but I sprung for their Valve Keeper Installer Tool
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OverZealous (CT)
18:21:35 10/27/14
I have a few OTC items -
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BoneZ (MD)
21:17:09 10/24/14
I'll 2nd the OTC in the 1st link. I have it and love it.
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PiotrC70
23:57:19 10/25/14
Dunno, we have 2 of those pictured at our shop.
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dogpile
22:58:20 10/24/14
I wish you the best of luck in attempting this process as
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Ash's Z
01:50:12 10/25/14
I use air to hold valves up to replace seals all the time. -
dogpile
07:28:32 10/25/14
Yep. Worked fine for me too. (n/m)
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Evan_Wright (Ca)
08:07:53 10/25/14
Yea, I was leaning in that direction..
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Ash's Z
09:36:27 10/25/14
Here's the background and answers
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OverZealous (CT)
10:18:36 10/25/14
I have used this method many times and it works just fine.
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whamo
10:55:05 10/25/14
Hours plowing the internet reveals Actron T-handle extension
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OverZealous (CT)
10:38:19 10/25/14
I've seen that t handle...
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BoneZ (MD)
14:18:22 10/25/14
Hey Taylor
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Turbodog (CT)
14:50:31 10/25/14
Right! Thanks for the warning.
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OverZealous (CT)
15:52:38 10/25/14
That's the correct method and also the same method for
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SammybTT(TN)
20:06:46 10/25/14
I was just thinking TDC will stop the valve
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Turbodog (CT)
08:44:22 10/26/14
eh...not quite
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aliaZ
09:01:06 10/26/14
Re: eh...not quite
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Turbodog (CT)
14:10:49 10/26/14
Not so fast guys
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OverZealous (CT)
18:58:21 10/26/14
no worries on the valves hitting the piston
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aliaZ
07:22:41 10/27/14
Very true. Cams need to be removed anyway
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ZXoltan
11:07:40 10/27/14
I think you're going to find that the T- handle extension is
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PiotrC70
12:20:45 10/26/14
YOUR RIGHT! Need to "Whip out my big 10 inch"
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OverZealous (CT)
20:30:17 10/26/14
no problem. On the OTC kit, I've honestly found that the
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PiotrC70
12:43:27 10/27/14
FYI. Autozonee loans out the OTC tester for free.
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Sportzcoop
23:00:56 10/25/14
Better off buying one for serial testing of engine
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ZXoltan
09:01:47 10/26/14
These gauges are more accurate / consistent than you think.
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OverZealous (CT)
21:07:20 10/26/14
Interesting. Thanks for the input.
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ZXoltan
10:55:44 10/27/14
Re: Interesting. Thanks for the input.
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OverZealous (CT)
18:04:13 10/27/14
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