Homemade DIY 24V spring and valve removal tool?

[joeeveryman87]

so im fixing and building up my cylinder head, long story short to much boost=snapped "stock" rod and a lil bit of piston slap on the edge of combustion chamber #1 i already have a machine shop whos going to re-weld the chamber and machine it for $200, buuuuuut the catch is i have to bring him just the bare mold or he'll charge $600 more to remove and install the stupid valves and springs.

My problem is that non of the standard spring compressors are working on this damn head, the springs are to small and compact, it almost seems like ill have to buy the VW tool for $160, and for a one time use? i really dont wanna do that, does anyone have an alternative idea? homemade tool that maybe you'd like to share with me on how to make it? maybe someone wants to sell there VW tool for cheap?

Thanks guys!

[jaso028]

I have one @ home in my garage used it once on my 8v.. think I paid $150 for it...
Ill have to double check it to see if its good for you for a 24v..

but PM me an offer and we will talk!

[joeeveryman87]

^^PM'd^^

[masterqaz]

hammer + socket will get you half way

[joeeveryman87]

but then i wont be able to get them back in.....

[nesisg]

Take a deep socket that's as big as the spring, cut windows on either side to get a magnet pen in there to pull out the retainers while maintaining structural rigidity. Once you have them cut, put on an extender rod and a socket wrench. Apply body weight and that's it. Good luck.

[koko5869]

Take a deep socket that's as big as the spring, cut windows on either side to get a magnet pen in there to pull out the retainers while maintaining structural rigidity. Once you have them cut, put on an extender rod and a socket wrench. Apply body weight and that's it. Good luck.

You could do this. A little cutting and welding of a big set of the welding vise grips or a clamp for woodworking. Seems easy enough depending how much time you're willing to put into it.

Or maybe try auto zone's loaner tool program.

[joeeveryman87]

i think im gonna take a deep socket, cut out openings, and grab the "C" clamp style puller from auto zone (loaner) i think this might work. ill let you guys know what happens

[ferdi]

try this.this is how i rebuild my vr6 24v head


http://www.fgoc.co.uk/forum/index.ph...html#msg189776

[joeeveryman87]

try this.this is how i rebuild my vr6 24v head


http://www.fgoc.co.uk/forum/index.ph...html#msg189776

Hey ferdi when i click the link, it just goes to a log in screen???

[ferdi]

sorry for that.it was a thread about vr6 24v head rebuild i did.heres the pics you need.if you need some info about removing the valves or anything let me know







and the procces goes like place the head on some wood so you can move the valves free



then push the valve down with a screw driver in order to free the rocker arm.simply move it to a side


then stick an old rug under the valves and push it with the bar.(only the valve cap) and knock the retainers out of the way.make sure the bar is long enough to reach your shoulder so you put your whole body weight rather than holding it with your hands,then you can use your hand to work,or simply ask some one to help you but just be carefull.i vedone it a few times and i can say it inwolves a bit of pain and arm ache if you get frustraded,as i said it might be a bit dangerous but it works.just be carefull be varned

[GRN6IX]

German Auto Parts sells one:

http://www.germanautoparts.com/Tools...and+valvetrain

Not that expensive, really

[GRN6IX]

Or this:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...1519_200391519

[joeeveryman87]

Thanks man, the first one might work.....the second "c" clamp style i already tried it doesnt work

[joeeveryman87]

Well guys thanks for the input , i think im just gonna cave and buy the actual tool designed for it, i found a website that sells the bridge and bar style for $110(for the pair). Heres the link in case someone comes across the same problem and runs into this tread!

http://www.toolsource.com/support-br...-p-106250.html

[diazc1983]

hello i have an r32 im rebuilding and wanted to ask u if u had any info on how to set time and torquing sequence and head bolt torquing steps any info would help thanks
diazc1983@gmail.com

[joeeveryman87]

hello i have an r32 im rebuilding and wanted to ask u if u had any info on how to set time and torquing sequence and head bolt torquing steps any info would help thanks
diazc1983@gmail.com

I could give you all the info on torque specs, bolt sequences, and timing from the "Bently" book itself, but as for the timing, i can almost garuntee that my explanation(without the bently book's pictures) will just be confusing, and i would hate for you to mess up timing and bend some valves on account of my explanations lol the pictures really do help tramendously! I would recommend you spend the money and buy the bently book(from amazon or something) it will help you for the duration of the car, well worth the money! you will also need the cam locking tool you can get from techtonics tuning! good luck buddy any other questions let me know!

[joeeveryman87]

Btw here are a few pics of the project and the tool i used to tear apart my R head and put back together
















40min to take all the valves out...........6hrs to put them all back in! LOL