944S valve spring removal ?

[cjpacitto]

Does anyone have a good (inexpensive) source to buy a valve spring compressor tool that will work on a 944S head?

Is there a way to remove the springs and valves without the specialty tool?

[Vicious]

just rent one from o'rielly or autozone. doesnt need a special adapter just lots of patience lol

[cjpacitto]

What style of compressor did you use?

[944 Ecology]

Check with Baum Tools or Samstag tools. The one from Autozone will not fit down into the area for the springs on a 16 valve head.

[fmartenies]

After I had a hard time finding the right spring compressor for sale, I fabricated my own adapter and fit it onto a large C Clamp. Used padding on the valve head side. Worked like a charm.

[mistertate]

Originally Posted by fmartenies

After I had a hard time finding the right spring compressor for sale, I fabricated my own adapter and fit it onto a large C Clamp. Used padding on the valve head side. Worked like a charm.

+1
Nothing else will get into those deep lifter pockets

[fmartenies]

All you need is something that will fit over the spring without hitting the head around it, not damage the valve/spring, and allow access to the keepers. I cut a section of 1 in square stock with an angle grinder and removed one side so it was 3 straight sides w/two 90 degree angles. Then I compressed the sides with a vise to get it to fit inside the recess in the head. Last, I put it on the bench grinder to even up the sides and get a nice flat surface to put on the spring. It cost $0.50 of metal, 30 minutes of labor, and 2 beers.

[cjpacitto]

Thanks guys!

For anyone who hasn't seen the inside of a 16v head, here is why the commercially available tools won't work...


Here is the tool I fabricated for the purpose. 1" PVC is strong enough to handle the load and soft enough not to damage the metal. Total fabrication time was about 5 minutes.


Here is what it looks like in place. You can see the windows provide plenty of room for access.


I used a large clamp from Lowes (cost $19) to compress the spring. I was originally going to buy an 8 inch c-clamp but when I saw this clamp with the red plastic protective caps I couldn't resist.




Here it is in use. You can see one of the wedges has been dislodged and the other is still in place. I found myself looking through the window on one side while inserting the pick through the window on the other side. It worked quite well.

[svandamme]

bump on this thread.. am at the same stage : not one valve compressor that fits the 944S head
gonna try the PVC thing you figured out..

small question..

how did that method work out on re-assembly ??

[mistertate]

I made the same thing as Pacitto only aluminum

[svandamme]

tried it just an hour ago, worked fine in pvc ..

[Dan Himan]

I purschased a kit on fleabay. @$25 worked good. Had the tall compressor part. I think it was for porsches, vw, and bmw.