it is a 1993 ford probe 2.0 i need new valve seals do you know what tools i would need to do it thanks
Nov 6, 2011 at 9:17 PM
what tools do i need to replace the valve seals and what is the most easy way to do them
COOPER552011
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Do you plan to remove the head or do it in the car?
Nov 6, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Joe-its the easy way-people don't like to get that backbone aching when lifting the head out of the block -you need a special tool to do it-
Nov 6, 2011 at 10:48 PM
If you don't have a compressor to provided regulated air pressure, the easy way out is out of the question.
Nov 6, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Back during my old plastic days with no compressor -I fill the cylinders with strings to block the valves from falling-
Nov 6, 2011 at 11:51 PM
You are both right... Cooper, which way will you be doing this? Raz, String?
Nov 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM
what way do you guys think would be easy i have a air compressor and i can get the tool but im not sure what tool i need to put the new seals back in
Nov 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Basically, the compressor will pump air pressure into one cylinder at a time while you work on it. You need an adapter to screw into the location of the spark plug. Additionally, you will need a valve spring compressor that is designed to remove the spring while the head is still in place. Other than that, socket, needle nose pliers...
Nov 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM
so if i take the head off i just need a valve seal tool to remove and istall them
Nov 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM
If you remove the head, yes. A valve spring compressor is needed at that point.
Nov 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM
If you remove the head, don't just replace the seals. It would be better to have the valves lapped and the intake and exhaust ports cleaned.
Nov 8, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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