I've got the Harbor Freight special but it's not such a great tool... haven't been able to make it compress enough yet.
Any recommendations on a good spring compressor type or brand for an M30?
Thanks!!
- Robin
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I've got the Harbor Freight special but it's not such a great tool... haven't been able to make it compress enough yet.
Any recommendations on a good spring compressor type or brand for an M30?
Thanks!!
- Robin
this one is just like mine and it works great http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snap-...92608332QQrdZ1
on m20s m30s m50s.......even does the bitch ass volvo springs with a adapter i made
mine is very similar but has serious probs with springs with #350 seat pressure.
Sears sells one similar to the Snap On/Ebay link above for like $25. I've got one that looks just like that, made by KD I think- works fine on all SOHC BMW heads I've used it on.
Bret.
EDIT: searched sears.com and found these:
This is the one I have- bought it used for like $30.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...TOOL&ihtoken=1
This is the cheaper one I mentioned- should work fine for occasional use.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
Thanks guys, that's just what I needed to know.
I have this one from Germany for the M70 engine for example
http://werkzeug-tools.com/catalog/images/k_1781.jpg
http://xxl-automotive.de/index.php?p...uct=2797&cat=#
Ventilfeder - Spanner/Spannapparat für OHV-Ventilfedern
Art.: s1781 Ventilfeder - Spanner/Spannapparat für OHV-Ventilfedern
Länge 320mm
translation: valve spring compressor for OHV springs.
Length 320 mm
I still have 5 on stock in Japan, as I bought 10 sets from Germany.
Works the same principle as the Midlock tool here
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/Va...eplacement.htm
I have a Draper thats designed for recessed valves like the M50. Main things I like about it are that you can unlock either end and it has nice big 'windows' you can get your fingers through to get at the collets! Speaking of collets, hope you freed them off with a good whack or you are going to bend any compressor you use. Or smack your knuckles if/when they do give:D. Dont wish to teach my grandmother etc but a little bit of grease holds them in place when you reassemble.
Edit: Link for Draper valve spring compressor:
http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/55mm-17...aper-VSC4?sc=9
nice read. thx. there are like many choices on ebay UK
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