valve spring compressor

[clarkrep]

I have used a compressor just like the one pictured on many Vw diesel heads. As mentioned it's not very strong but thats only been a problem when breaking the retainer and keeper loose for the first time. The rest of the time it's fine. I made an extension out of a plastic clutch alignment tool found one that fit in the "cup" on the compressor and tightened the screw that clamps it. I used a razor knife to cut a slot in both sides and it worked pretty good. Alas it wasn't strong enough and broke after a couple jobs so I was forced to make a new one out of aluminum.

[clarkrep]

I see you got something figured out. is that a socket from a motorcycle repair pouch. 

I already had taken pics so here ya go...

[Thezorn]

Here is a quick scetch of what the valve spring compressor looks like that I built to take apart my 1.9l hydro head.

If you guys are interested I can go to my shop and get all the measurments and such for it, just let me know

[92EcoDiesel Jetta]

I'm on my phone (wap) and can't see any pics.

Please post dimensions of your tool(s).

I epoxied a Quarter to one end of the clamp that contacts the recessed valves.  Also epoxied the valve keepr tool ( a deep sparkplug wrench) to the other end of the clamp.

[lovinthedeez]

I played around with a few different combos when I started taking apart heads.  the first one I made, which was not safe at all, and the piece on the left I got from a harbor freight kit, and ended up using only this piece.  The cool part is the slideable magnet that catches the collars.  I use a big arse c-clamp and a rubber sanding block for the bottom where it holds the head.  Safe as can be for less than ten bucks.

[92EcoDiesel Jetta]

Here's my improvised tool on the head.  I made it using what's kicking around. Got the job done. If I were to do it again I'd use a shorter wood clamp (less weight) and use a larger diameter aluminum tube so I can have a larger opening and more working room to get the keeps out/ in..

I ended up just cleaning all the carbon off the valves and head, leaving the old stem seals in since they were ok. the guides were within spec as well as the seats and spring lengths.