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Removing Inlet Valves
« on: 27 January 2010, 15:53:41 »
I have removed all of the exhaust valves and stem oil seals and went to remove the inlet valves but they just won't budge. Thought it might be one that is a bit stiff but all the same!

Am I missing something? Is there a technique I don;t know about? >:(
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Re: Removing Inlet Valves
« Reply #1 on: 27 January 2010, 15:56:07 »
If a technique works for the exhausts I can't see why the inlets would be any different. :-/

Is the problem in removing the collets, springs, etc. or something else?

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Re: Removing Inlet Valves
« Reply #2 on: 27 January 2010, 15:57:54 »
I can't even compress the springs on the inlet valves for some reason.

Compressor worked fine on all the exhaust valves. Is there perhaps a different clearance on the inlet where the compressor could be fouling? Have to say i didn't see it fouling anywhere though!
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Re: Removing Inlet Valves
« Reply #3 on: 27 January 2010, 16:09:20 »
Maybe the valve stem and collets are a slightly larger diameter and it's fouling on your spring compressor. That's all I can think of.

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Re: Removing Inlet Valves
« Reply #4 on: 27 January 2010, 17:19:40 »
Gently tap the top of the compressor to loosen the collets
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Re: Removing Inlet Valves
« Reply #5 on: 27 January 2010, 17:24:41 »
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Gently tap the top of the compressor to loosen the collets

I'll give that a try tomorrow Martin but why would I need to do that on the inlet and not the exhaust? :-?
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« Reply #6 on: 27 January 2010, 20:43:43 »
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Gently tap the top of the compressor to loosen the collets

I'll give that a try tomorrow Martin but why would I need to do that on the inlet and not the exhaust? :-?


No idea but I always do it
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Re: Removing Inlet Valves
« Reply #7 on: 29 January 2010, 10:35:41 »
Still not working.

I am thinking that it can only be something to do with the compressor so I am going to try and borrow AndyB's to test this theory!

Andy if you read this before seeing the missed call on your phone can you give me a call please :y
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