Well, it's not totally easy, but it is way easier than pulling the head. I
haven't seen one that was an impact tool.
Nissan used to sell a tool that would hook under the camshaft and allow you
to compress the valve springs by pressing down on the retainers so the valve
collets could be removed. I usually use a magnetic tool to fish the collets
out while the spring is compressed. I ain't getting my fingers in there!
If you run the adjusting studs all the way down into the head first, you can
usually pop them out fairly easily. Then you only have to grab the collets
when the spring is compressed.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of Tom PRATHER
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:13 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.ne roadster list
> Subject: U20 Valve seal replacement tool
>
>
> Hello datsun gurus,
>
> I have finally worked up the courage to replace my worn
> valve seals via the rope in chamber method. Does anyone know
> which tool co offers the proper tool that allows the removal of
> the keepers? Or can this be done with ordinary tools . I've heard
> there is a impact tool that pops them off easily. Your feedback
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks, Tom
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