anyone changed there valve springs while leaving the head on the block?

1. quiky11 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Weston super mare / Wareham dorset Posts: 535 106 1.4 quiksilver

   #1 11th December 2012, 11:20

   im changing the springs over in the JP4 and i know a couple people have changed them while the head is still on the block. a couple of questions -
   
   1. what spring compressor did you use (link me)
   2. what did you do to stop the valves dropping into the block? just make it so the piston was at the top? did you put anything in through the spark plug hole so it was between the piston and valve?
   
   any help?
   
   thanks
2. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #2 11th December 2012, 12:43

   It's not an easy thing to do and I pent know of anyone on here that's done it, as the 8v heads need the rocker taking off
   
   But you'll need to make your own lever for removing the valve caps and collets, then compress the spring
   
   And remove the plug and stuff loads of rope into the bores, obviously make sure one end is still sticking out, and this should stop the valve dropping into the cylinder

   1 user thanked this post: quiky11
3. yr51ocw Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 751

   #3 11th December 2012, 12:57

   Dont bother, just do it properly.
4. tweeqd Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Farnham Surrey Posts: 1542 AX GT 16v turbo 6 speed with NOS 205 gti6 E 320

   #4 11th December 2012, 12:58

   this is the one i have, you can put an air line where the plug goes to hold the valve in place so can keep the head on
   
   http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/MST9140A.jpg

   2 users thanked this post: user_39461, quiky11