2000 Honda Accord Valve Spring Removal

2000 HONDA ACCORD
2.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JUSTDON
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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?
Jul 13, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Are you trying to do this in the car?
That's probably a bad idea.
Jul 13, 2015 at 10:14 PM
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JUSTDON
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No, it's out of the car.
Jul 14, 2015 at 12:50 AM
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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
Jul 14, 2015 at 2:33 AM
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JUSTDON
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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.
Jul 14, 2015 at 4:21 AM
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Just so I don't look too stupid......

It's the rocker cage that is removed, not the valve cage....lol
Jul 14, 2015 at 4:24 AM
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I'm not sure what you're referring to.
Jul 14, 2015 at 5:13 AM
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JUSTDON
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Sorry, the rocker arm assembly that comes off as a unit.
Jul 14, 2015 at 6:53 AM
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You have to remove any rockers before you can get at any valve springs.
Jul 14, 2015 at 7:06 AM
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