Valve-spring and valve-stem-seal wear and failure can be remedied without having to pull the heads because of factory tools for removing the valve springs as well as the seals with the
Camshaft in the head. A second procedure employs a tool that is more readily procurable from a mainstream automobile store, but in this method, the camshaft should be withdrawn in order to get access to the valve spring. Indeed, it will produce similar results, but the manufacturer's method is less complicated if the proper equipment is obtained. This may require compressed air, which should be assembled before the procedure takes place. Therefore, it is always the best practice to assemble all the tools that are needed for the particular operation. The procedure starts with the undoing of the valve cover and the spark plug of the cylinder in question, rotating the crankshaft until a piston comes to a TDC on compression as well as screwing an air hose adaptor into a spark plug hole. The valves are then closed with the help of compressed air and the cylinder head holes with small shop rags to avoid dropping of parts into the engine. Besides using special tools, there is a need of a valve spacer whenever compressing the spring in a manner that may adversely affect the valve seal. The
Rocker Arm is pulled off and the keepers are then pulled with the help of pliers or a magnet as the spring is compressed. The spring retainer, the valve spring, and the valve stem seal are then taken out and if air pressure cannot retain the valve then further repair works may be required. For the other method, realistically the camshaft has to be unbolted from the head to fit a clamp style valve spring compressor and then the same process as the shoe style. In installation, a rubber band or tape is used to fasten the valve stem In case of a damaged valve, it is replaced. Following lubrication of the stem of the valve and the replacement of the seal, the retainer for the spring of the valve is placed, and the keepers fastened. Finally, the air hose is removed and the spark plug is replaced and the engine is being cranked in order to see if there are any signs of leakage and or funny noises.