Quickly remove and install valve keepers without removing the cylinder head using this convenient tool from Neilsen. A magnet in the tool body captures the valve keepers for quick disassembly and reassembly. Two sizes are included for compatibility with most engines with valve stems with a 4.5 to 7.5mm diameter. This tool can be used either on the car or on the workbench. The valve needs to be prevented from moving when the tool is used, this can be done either with compressed air or using rope following the instructions below.
Instructions
- Turn the engine over so that the piston being worked on is at BDC
- Use nylon rope to fill the cylinder through the spark plug hole
- Rotate the engine by hand until you feel resistance
- Press the tool by hand or tap it with a hammer to remove the valve keepers
- Installation is the opposite of removal
Features
- Two tools for use on most engines
- Magnet captures keepers during their removal
- Can be used on the car or workbench
- Push or tap a tool with a hammer to remove valve keepers
- To install keepers, load in the retainer on the valve stem, then push or tap the handle to install