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Which valve spring compressor tool?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by dankgus, Apr 9, 2022.

  1. Apr 9, 2022 at 3:55 PM
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    I borrowed a valve spring compressor tool from AutoZone, I just can't see this thing being helpful. It's not the right variety. Pretty sure I'll need the kind that looks like a big C clamp.

    Anybody got tips on a proper tool?

    5VZ-FE
     
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  2. Apr 9, 2022 at 6:23 PM
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    Good to know. Any tricks to using this or was it pretty straight forward? Run into any snags?
     
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    Yep, that's the one I've got and used, just in a red box. No way it got anywhere near flexing. The 5VZ's springs aren't "heavy" by any standard (think they're around 60lb). I've compressed 90lb springs with it no issue.
     
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    Really straight forward. Get a little magnet on a stick at any auto parts store if you don't have one already, use it to pick up the valve keepers when you compress the spring. Super, super easy.
     
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    Does this tool help when changing out valve shims when adjusting the valve lash with the motor still in the vehicle?
     
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    No. No it doesn't. For that you'll need to remove the cams and just leave the valves in place.
     
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