Draper Valve Spring Compressor Instruction Manual Written Over

Tim · 2007-11-24T14:22:40+00:00

Both the valve stem seals and HG have gone on my Punto MK-II (8v 1.2l). As I have a spare car at the moment I thought I'd tackle the job myself. Most out of interest to be honest.I've bought a Draper Valve Spring Compressor (Stock No. 13892), but the instruction leaflet on the pack has been written on in a large pertinent marker.I've had a quick scan on Google, but need to make a start while there is still daylight. Can anybody help fill in a few gaps and maybe provide a tip or two? More Googling will ensue this evening:1. Strip the cylinder head from vehicle to expose valves and remove clip (when fitted) from split collets.2. Lightly tap valve cap with hammer to break seal prior to fitting this tool - this is to ease joint between tapered spit collets and valve cap stem. Failure to do so will result in damage to this compressor.3. Assemble valve spring compressor in locked position, ensuring that the forked spring retaining cap, but clears the .4. Screw down T-bar and expose split collets. Remove compressor by lifting locking pre-set to compress the next valve spring.5. If, when under pressure, the valve spring to free and expose the split collets, do not continue to screw down the compressor, as there is likelihood of damage. Hold the tool steady and gently tap, this will free the cap.The guy in the shop talked about putting a socket on the flat side of the valve and a socket on the spring side of the valve and giving it a good whack with a hammer to free something. My guess this is something to do with this seal that needs to be broken.Any suggestions on the missing sections I'll be grateful, I'll have another browse tonight.Regards,Tim

Nov 24, 2007 23 Replies

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Duncan Wood 18 years ago

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I reckon these are more usefull

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adder1969 18 years ago

The last time I did valves I didn't use a compressor tool at all :-)

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Cicero 18 years ago

================================== Big screwdriver and small block of wood?

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adder1969 18 years ago

Just a spanner from what I remember.

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