2003 Kia Sorento valve spring compressor

Tiny
SORRY SORENTO
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  • 2003 KIA SORENTO
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 191,000 MILES
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.
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
SORRY SORENTO
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Here's pic's of the head and close up of springs
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
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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
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Monday, August 24th, 2015 AT 8:25 AM

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