removing valve springs

stangthang15 · May 22nd, 2007, 03:42 PM

I have a 2000 4.6 mustang, and I am having trouble removing the valve springs. I bought the $15 valve spring remover from sears to do the job. I am able to get the spring compressed, but nothing happens or comes loose, and I do not know what to do. I have never done this before and I do not know how it comes apart. Am I doing something wrong or do I need a better valve spring compressor? thanks for the help

acmillr · May 22nd, 2007, 03:49 PM

You are going to have to get a real spring compressor. Just go to Autozone and ask for one. You will have to pay for it, but if you bring it back within 60 days, they will refund you 100%. They call it a loaner program. Even with the real deal, it is still a pain in the ass, because the springs are set so close to the camshaft pedestals.

You can borrow mine............................

May 22nd, 2007, 03:42 PM	#1
stangthang15 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	removing valve springs I have a 2000 4.6 mustang, and I am having trouble removing the valve springs. I bought the $15 valve spring remover from sears to do the job. I am able to get the spring compressed, but nothing happens or comes loose, and I do not know what to do. I have never done this before and I do not know how it comes apart. Am I doing something wrong or do I need a better valve spring compressor? thanks for the help

May 22nd, 2007, 03:49 PM	#2
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,120 iTrader: 2 reviews	You are going to have to get a real spring compressor. Just go to Autozone and ask for one. You will have to pay for it, but if you bring it back within 60 days, they will refund you 100%. They call it a loaner program. Even with the real deal, it is still a pain in the ass, because the springs are set so close to the camshaft pedestals. You can borrow mine............................ __________________

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