wtb good valve spring compressor?

[Robin-535im]

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

[winfred]

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

[632 Regal]

mine is very similar but has serious probs with springs with #350 seat pressure.

[Mordan]

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

could you find another picture of the vavle spring compressor you are using on a M20. I'm looking for one, but can't decide which one to buy. thx

[Rigmaster]

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

[Robin-535im]

Thanks guys, that's just what I needed to know.

[shogun]

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

[Mordan]

http://werkzeug-tools.com/catalog/images/k_1781.jpg


Works the same principle as the Midlock tool here
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/Va...eplacement.htm

nice read. thx. there are like many choices on ebay UK

[Mordan]

[Mordan]

last pic