How To Remove and Replace Valves in a Cylinder Head -EricTheCarGuy

If you need to remove a valve from a cylinder head either to replace the valve or replace the valve seals, this video will help you do that. You can also do this process while the cylinder head is still fastened to the engine block with some tools. To do that, put the piston at TDC compression stroke and make sure both valves are closed. You can then run compressed air into the cylinder to hold the valves in place as you compress the valve springs. I often use my compression tester hose to do this. You need to remove the schrader valve first before you attempt this, if not, air will not flow into the cylinder. You can also use a piece of rope or equivalent to keep the valves from dropping into the cylinder while you work. This method works well if you're just replacing the valve seals. You won't be able to use the large spring compressor however. You'll have to use the Lisle or some other type of compressor do manage that task. Here's some useful links for you.
Tools.
Large Spring Compressor: www.jbtoolsales.com/gearwrench...
Lisle Spring Compressor Tool: www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-3605...
I had a heck of a time trying to find the Honda special tool and was not able to provide a link for you. Sorry about that. The Lisle tool will work just fine, OR I've seen some home made versions of that type of extension that looked like they'd work pretty well.
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I'm a young and learning mechanic and im doing my head Gaskets to my car. I needed to make sure I took out my Valve springs correctly and Eric is the guy that will teach you with great explanation. Iv learned a lot from him and the books.👍

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Cannot stress enough how important a good valve Spring compressor is, the cheap ones will work but you may loose an eye in the process! Great video Eric !

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Eric i hope you are doing well sir. In 2015 i did a valve job on my 2008 Honda Accord using that tool from Lisle. It worked awesome. Got my car on the road but shortly after i sold it to a buddy. Then i got a brand new 2015 Audi S3. Now it's 2023 and I'm rebuilding the engine of my Audi with 208,000 miles on it. Had to revisit this video to remind myself how to use the tool, lol. Have a great holiday and a healthy new year buddy ! All the best !

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I can watch a hundred videos on a subject and learn a little, then watch one of yours and instantly retain all the information. thank you

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This is what I need to have done to my 1993 Honda Prelude I'm glad I found you on KZbin You've explained quite a few things to me in detail that are very important to my Honda thanks bro SEAN

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This guy is the first guy online I could find that states that the keepers are supposed to be , thicker in width side of the keepers , at the top to install properly! Thanks Eric

[@OhioLiving]

Eric Been watching your channel for a while and I am happy to see you doing this. It's great to share the information that you have worked hard to learn. Great tool to do the seals with the head on. I would mention that it's always a good idea when doing this with the head on to place rags over the oil drains on the head. Nothing worse then chasing a keeper that you hope fell all the way to the pan! Good stuff man keep sharing!

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Great presentation Eric; very helpful. I liked that you keep the "blooper" in because it showed what can go wrong.

[@elgatogordo9523]

Bought a used Honda 2.2 non Vtec long block for $80. I was told it needed was an oil pump and new gaskets. Once I disassembled the head, found #2 exhaust valve burnt and missing a large piece. #2 piston oil ring was broken causing oil to seep to the combustion chamber and exhaust manifold. Replaced the valve and refreshed the cylinder head, installed new piston rings and cleaned all the oil sludge. 4,500 miles later the engine is running great with no issues and recently passed the emission test. Thanks Eric for your help and guidance performing this task...

[@ronsinson1989]

Thanks Eric I have a 2001 Honda s2000 Ap1 and there notorious for valve retainers cracking and so im a replace them my self now that I've watched your video I feel more confident in doing. Thanks for all you're videos I watch em every time I need help.

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The transitions were the important part for me to better understand whats going on. Quality content and great explanation! Thank you!

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I always learn something new with your videos, thanks Eric!

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Eric, Thank you for this very informative video on how internal things work. I enjoy your tips and tutorials as a DIYer.

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I know it's an old video, but cheers for this. This is going to be a fantastic reference point for me when I get around to replacing the stuck valve in my 1985 Toyota Cressida. Simple, informative and with a clear view of what's going on. Perfect.

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How did it go? Looks like the hardest part might be removing the engine block from the vehicle.

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even though i dont have a civic or an acura, your videos have helped me alot throughout time, thank you eric!

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Exallante detail! I had been looking for a tutorial on how to do this exact thing, and I like that you do a lot of honda videos cause it helps guide me in my self taught mechanic applications with my Acura Integra! Thanks EricTheCarGuy!

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I’ve seen all types of different of valve tools and I really like this one it is the best and fastest tool I’ve seen so far, thank you for this video so much!!!

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Loving this information era we live in, but to be quite frank, I find having the right tools at hand is the most difficult part in the DIY process. That and a hoist would also be convenient.

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Danial Pham ya, a hoist

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Hey eric great vids, i recently did a head gasket, timing belt repair on my honda with the info from your videos. Your a big help to us home mechanics. Thanks!

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Fair play I'm currentkyb4aking dealer to court .....mazda given me some horrid diag. Head gasket failing bad turbo and shitted up intake. Not impressed . I'm good with most things brakes servicing (currently got bike engine out removing head fir header bolt issues) but that's something I'm.learning in my own time . The car needs sorting in better time good on you buddy

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What a great video. Many thanks. Simple to follow and really well explained.

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Awesome, thank you! Doing this on my Bike soon, zx9r, never picked apart an engine before so your videos will be of Great help when i hate Reading service manuals... 🙄

[@movingforward4950]

I'm doing valve stem seals on my h23a1 thanks to you Eric I definitely have the confidence to make this happen

[@TechTimeWithEric]

I used something like that Lisle tool when I did valve seals in a 350 in a Chevy Van. I didn't want to pull the heads, so I used the air compressor tool to put air in the cylinder so the valves didn't fall in, and did it that way. That was a great way to do it.

[@kenball1980]

Thanks! I tried 3 different types of spring compressors to no avail. The 36050 tool worked like a charm.

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Good teachers always find ways to teach a complex subject in an easy and straightforward way of understanding it...

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That Lisle tool is utterly amazing.

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Thank you Sir, for the demo of the old tool and the new one. It is very helpful on newbies like my. God speed !

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Thanks Eric, your videos are always very helpful. Congrats...

[@johnkaplanian]

Dear Eric, a more interesting alternative would be a valve spring clamp compressor used while the cylinder head on the engine (not removed) where the compressing process is so slow (screw in by T handle) and you can easily watch the valve small keepers falls to sides rather than flying away. This clamping device are primarily uses to change valve seals without taking off the cylinder head, but you need to place the piston on TDC on the valves you are working with in addition to applying compressed air through spark plug hole to keep the valves closed, but I did it without the compressed air, but with a special bend screw driver inserted through spark plug hole to keep holding up the valve during the compression of the spring. You may need a second hand if you do not use compressed air.

[@MoleskineFan]

Awesome tutorial as always Eric :-) Thank you!

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Wow you make it look so easy....but with the right tool you do the right job. Thanks love your vids very informative.

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Although there is always the possibility to improve on anything, but if this is how best you can teach, then keep it up. it is fast, straight to the points and I think rich in details. really love your style. Nigeria

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I learn SO MUCH from you! Thanks Eric!!!

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That lisle tool is badass, not to mention reasonably priced! 54 bucks on Amazon? Nice! Glad I watched this 👍🏻

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Thank you eric for this super helpful video! God bless! you are a good guy for taking your time making these videos for us! Thank you!

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Subscribed, im takeing an auto mechanics class so when i come home your pretty much my second teacher

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Thanks for that part number for the Lisle 36050, and a very informative helpful video ETCG.

[@estlhm805]

Great video and information! Always took this to the machine shop. But now after this video, I can do this.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

I need to lap some valves, this is way easier than i thought it'd be. The right tool helps, when i've done it in the past it has been a struggle

[@WouterB76]

And another learning moment! Thanks Eric!

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This is extremely educational. Thank you 🙏

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Thank you so much for your advice and profession. You have helped and explained a lot to me. Keep up the good work

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Wow Iv never seen that type of valve compression tool before (the second one), whoever designed it is a genius!

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Dang man, if all of your videos are this straight forward, I think I've found a home 😄. Just bought a 78 F150 that has a 73 351W in it. Already have a sticky valve issue that I'm going to have to deal with. Thanks a lot!

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Nice, was always wondering how to get out valves on the cylinder head :D Very informative :)

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wow i love you for this video i just had one cracked valve and a "mechanic" said i should just get a whole new engine i am a KZbin mechanic until i go to UTI and i really appreciate the information you put out. i will be doing my engine rebuild myself instead of wasting money on a "mechanic" a true mechanic can repair as well as replace rather than just say"just get a new engine"

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once you get into the automotive industry you'll understand why a mechanic would say that. sometimes the labor hours are more wisely invested into getting a new motor instead of repairing an old one.

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@Joanne Agliata what are you referring to when you say "is this the right one"

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Eric, awesome as always. GREAT VID

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Wish i had a teacher like you back when i was at school. Working as a technician now but my interests are in automotives.

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Eric, you are the man. Love, Alex from Colorado ❤

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Very well explained and demonstrated; as usual a top video. Many Thanks.

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This guy is a Man this guy uses hard ass tools and say go all the way or don't do it it all.

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Great Video it’s giving me ideas of how to get it done with big sockets since I’m stuck at home.

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I am not a mechanic but love watching your videos great to learn. New subscriber from phoenix az peace

[@Migs_M88]

Hey Eric, if I saw this video exactly 24 hours ago I would have done my valve work myself on a Mitsubishi 4g18 sohc engine. Instead I removed the head and sent it to a mechanic and paid 500 dollars to have it done. Bummer. Thanks tho. Gonna buy that removal tool to add to my inventory ASAP lol

[@LMacNeill]

Definitely will buy that Lisle 36050 tool if I ever again need to remove valves! That was SO much easier than the old-school way, which is the only way I've ever known. Thanks a bunch, Eric!

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They both work but the Lisle tool is super handy.

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Eric for president!!!

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Great video thank you for showing how to remove the valves great job !!!

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Awesome video bro!! Thanks for the helpful info!!

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Yay pocket screwdriver is back. What about a tool review on that

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Awesome video Eric!!

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excellent lesson for a beginner such as myself, thank you

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Thank you for the video! Looks like I will be buying this tool.

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Excellent vid ETCG...thank you!!

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Thanks Eric! Awesome video.

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This guy is incredible, thanks so much

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Thank you. This was really bugging me, f'ing and blinding. Your method, calm as the ocean. So thank you for showing me the way to a peaceful life :)

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Great info. I justo though of a magnet on the first tool, also to prevent parts from flying away. And will be lookin foward for removal, re installation of the lifts.

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Your videos always amaze me

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Great video eric! keep em coming :D

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Love the video. Learned lots Eric thank u man.

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Thank you sir, for providing this video. Greetings from Indonesia

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Terribly exciting. I liked and subscribed.

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I didn't know about these tools I love your videos and if the keepers flew out like they did on you in my garage it would be like finding a needle in a haystack lol

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You are good man. Just learnt a lot here

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Have been using this tool for a good 4 years.

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Loved the tool. Thanks!

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Thank you sir this very much helped me got the part number from the link! Thanks

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Wow. I’m learning here.. thank you.. fantastic video

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Dude you're freaking awesome. I'm tearing down everything in an 03 eclipse because the timing tensioner broke and so timing jumped and the valves broke. I was gonna have to spend like 800 bucks to have a engine guy rebuild it for me. This is gonna save me so much.

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How did it go

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@@chambliziOfficialChannel not him but my crv had a single burnt valve and wouldn’t pass inspection due to misfires. Shops were charging 1,000-1,500 to swap the engine instead of doing a head job. Doing it this weekend myself after gaining confidence.

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@@chambliziOfficialChannel like I’ll literally save close to 1,000 dollars. Fuck those scam ass crooks.

[@HummyHitVTEC]

great vid Eric! you should do a lapping video and valve stem seal removal and install.

[@502deth]

the 2nd tool- ive always done that with a deep socket. the socket could never reinstall them, of course. i like it.

[@gvvq-pi5ml]

Hi Eric I like it, I have used the old type compressors, haven't seen that other one you are using, I have used a hammer and socket to get them out...great stuff - Fred in England.

[@OpaKnows]

Yup, back when I was in high school in 1981 (yes, we had cars back then), the INSTRUCTOR taught us how to do this with a sledge and a socket. I was wondering why this method looked familiar...

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Eric... YOU'RE a keeper! :D

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Thanks brother I watch all your videos

[@phillipmurray5516]

love this video plan and simple removal of valves

[@messagetous]

Thanks Eric, now I need to see the valve seal on OHC while on the car.

[@adamramirez7626]

Awesome Eric thanks for teaching me.