2000 Honda Accord Valve Spring Removal

JUSTDON

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2000 HONDA ACCORD
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4 CYL
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I need to install new valve seals in a 2000 Honda Accord f23A1 16 valve head. I can't find a tool that will compress the springs in this head. No tool I have found will fit securely enough to compress the spring.

Can anyone point me in the direction of the proper tool needed to perform this job?

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WRENCHTECH

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Are you trying to do this in the car?
That's probably a bad idea.

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 AT 5:14 AM

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No, it's out of the car.

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 AT 7:50 AM

WRENCHTECH

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I assume you have the cams removed. Can't you use the old common tool?

https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/4572_1671_0.jpg

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 AT 9:33 AM

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Well, that looks a lot different than the one at the local auto parts rent-a-tool. This is a SOHC head. The valve cage and cam are out. But, there is very little room to grab the springs at the proper angle. The rental tool is a "C" shape, but it won't angle enough to hold the valve and press the spring without leveraging against the edge of the head (which I obviously don't want).

I'll look around for the tool you pictured. Thanks a bunch for your replies.

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 AT 11:21 AM

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