Subaru valve keepers...

WRXdan · Post by **WRXdan** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:29 pm

Are a major PITA to install!! Too small!! Plus I don't havethe subaru issued spring compressor...I have to put a small dap of grease to hold the keeper in place then let the spring out.

I have a nice dent in my houses heating duct from a run away spring:)

Safety glasses are my friend....

petridish38 · Post by **petridish38** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:24 am

couldn't have been easier for me.... used a regular compressor and a magnet....

The keepers are small though...

Andrew

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 1:31 am

Yeah, the little suckers can be a trial. I have a generic cheap spring compressor that I had to bend and grind to fit the small Subaru springs. The keepers either went in too far or not enough and getting the second one was the tough part. Lots of swearing, needle nose pliers got it done.

Steve

kidatari · Post by **kidatari** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 2:16 am

The right tools make all the difference. Snap-On has a valve spring compressor that bolts to the head and uses a pivoting bar to compress the springs. One of the best tools I've ever used.

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Subaru valve keepers...

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