Valve spring compressor Sykes Pickavant
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Does anyone have experience of this tool and its suitability for the twin-cam engine? My old one is OK for an A-series (Mini days!) but not an OHC engine with deep set valves
Many thanks
Many thanks
1963 Nuffield 460
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
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Andrewelan - Second Gear
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1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam
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2022 Ford Fiesta ST.
1972 Ford Escort GT1600 Twin Cam
1980 Ford Escort 2.0 Ghia
Peugeot 505 GTI Wagons (5spdx1) (Autox1)
2022 Ford Fiesta ST.
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Thanks. Could see link but it didn’t seems to go to a specific page. What make/model was it
1963 Nuffield 460
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
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Andrewelan - Second Gear
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Plug this into Ebay search in that case:
Sealey Multi Valve Spring Compressor Petrol Diesel Engines 55-175mm Capacity
Sealey Multi Valve Spring Compressor Petrol Diesel Engines 55-175mm Capacity
1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam
1972 Ford Escort GT1600 Twin Cam
1980 Ford Escort 2.0 Ghia
Peugeot 505 GTI Wagons (5spdx1) (Autox1)
2022 Ford Fiesta ST.
1972 Ford Escort GT1600 Twin Cam
1980 Ford Escort 2.0 Ghia
Peugeot 505 GTI Wagons (5spdx1) (Autox1)
2022 Ford Fiesta ST.
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Thanks for that. I may have a offer to borrow one but great back up if it doesn’t suit. Cheers
1963 Nuffield 460
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
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Andrewelan - Second Gear
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Ive got 3 types including SP, given the choice i would buy another one of these at the astonishing price of £9.
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Wow
That good for £9?
That good for £9?
1963 Nuffield 460
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
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The ones with the lever action are preferred. Once adjusted to suit the engine you just compress the valve spring using the lever. No need to turn screw threads for each valve.
1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam
1972 Ford Escort GT1600 Twin Cam
1980 Ford Escort 2.0 Ghia
Peugeot 505 GTI Wagons (5spdx1) (Autox1)
2022 Ford Fiesta ST.
1972 Ford Escort GT1600 Twin Cam
1980 Ford Escort 2.0 Ghia
Peugeot 505 GTI Wagons (5spdx1) (Autox1)
2022 Ford Fiesta ST.
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No,
but this is not too bad and you can use it to change the Bendix on Starter Motor also.
Alan
but this is not too bad and you can use it to change the Bendix on Starter Motor also.
Alan
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All valid points. Thanks
1963 Nuffield 460
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
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I find the clamp version is more abrupt in use , there is less control -- especially on releasing tension whilst aligning the collects .
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steveh wrote:Ive got 3 types including SP, given the choice i would buy another one of these at the astonishing price of £9.
+1 for this one. Used on plenty of twincams. Easy enough to control without collets flying everywhere! Ok, it's not as quick to use as a lever type but I'm not pit crew trying to change valve springs in 5 minutes!!
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Ordered one this pm. Like you I’m happy to take a few minutes per valve. On the upside they’re only 8v heads! Could be worse!
1963 Nuffield 460
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
1987 E28 M5 #180
2006 E90 320si
2006 E46 318Ci
2009 Elise R
2016 F11 520d
2018 T6 150TDi DSG
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Andrewelan - Second Gear
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as i dont really need this tool often and as i had some 20milx3 tube i easily made the tool i had to add to myy other tool selection. B UT if i wanted the best it'd bbe facom sandy
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I had no problem with an SP lever tool when I did some work 30 years ago - there is enough reach for inlets.
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