2003 Kia Sorento valve spring compressor

2003 KIA SORENTO
191,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SORRY SORENTO
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Having a problwm getting a valve spring compressor that will fit onto the spring is there a specialty tool just for these heads or a trick to use to get the spring compressor to fit.
Aug 22, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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SORRY SORENTO
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Here's pic's of the head and close up of springs
Aug 22, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes, there is a special spring compressor for these. What I suggest is to go to the parts counter at the dealer and get the tool from them directly. They have a list of specialty tools required for certain jobs.

Roy
Aug 24, 2015 at 8:25 AM
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