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 10:43 PM
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Are you trying to do this in the car?
That's probably a bad idea.
Jul 14, 2015 at 5:14 AM
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JUSTDON
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No, it's out of the car.
Jul 14, 2015 at 7:50 AM
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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 9:33 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 11:21 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 11:24 AM
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I'm not sure what you're referring to.
Jul 14, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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JUSTDON
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Sorry, the rocker arm assembly that comes off as a unit.
Jul 14, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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You have to remove any rockers before you can get at any valve springs.
Jul 14, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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