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7/27/2017 10:20 AM

Hey guys,

So last night as I was compressing my exhaust valves out of the head they both popped almost like a bang. Is that normal as you compress the valve springs?

Cheers.

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7/27/2017 5:41 PM

I'm assuming that you are removing the valves from the head for cleaning? It's normal for the keepers to stick in the valve when you are using a valve spring compressor tool. Tap them with a mallet after the first turn on the tool. It will help them seperate

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7/30/2017 2:47 PM

jtiger12 wrote:
I'm assuming that you are removing the valves from the head for cleaning? It's normal for the keepers to stick in the valve when you are using a valve spring compressor tool. Tap them with a mallet after the first turn on the tool. It will help them seperate

What he said ^^^^

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