Remove and Reinstall Valve Spring in Less than 2 Minutes! NO SPECIAL TOOLS

This video shows how to install and reinstall valve springs on a Subaru Wrx EJ205 cylinder head. This method is quick, simple, and can be used on many other cylinder heads.
Removing the retainer keepers requires: vice grips, a spark plug socket, and a pen magnet.
Reinstalling the retainer keepers requires: 4x folded piece of plastic, spark plug socket, vice grips.
I found this method on KZbin. Thanks KZbinrs! I am reposting to make this technique more visible and to show how quick it is. Hopefully it can help you!
This is my other valve spring / keeper tool:
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Good luck! Please subscribe!

[@dukeofnyd1]

If this video helped you, please SUBSCRIBE! Thanks!

[@HoldFast-un2fc]

Of course it helped alot matter fact I am using this method right now got 8 valves done so far. Thank you

[@dukeofnyd1]

@@HoldFast-un2fc awesome!

[@Caswell404]

Perfect 😎👍. No intros, no annoying explanations, just straight to the point. And it works. Thank you.

[@flying-fijiantv6282]

Next to my kids being born, this is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen

[@markboston9303]

I concur and I dont even have any kids!

[@jeffmeade3695]

That's what I said

[@CTK123.]

I'm in tears right that was touching

[@recklessgenesis3476]

Nasty blood slime cunt , no thx😢

[@jared4670]

Couldn't agree more

[@zeek3580]

How does this not have at least million views. Thanks man. This is what KZbin was created for

[@MRMIKE276]

This is peak internet.

[@mysterydude1]

Had to change a valve on my wife's 05 kia sedona. My wife was like, "How long is that gonna take?" I said, "Probably all day, its not an easy job." She took the kids to the beach. Using your little trick, I had the job done from start to finish in just under 2 hours and now she's running like brand new! With all the extra time I had left I got to take a nice long nap afterwards! Oh and I returned the expensive tool I bought too. I never even opened it lol. Think I'll use the money to buy some beer. I'll be drinking them in your honor! Cheers bro!

[@wmr4463]

Unbelievable! First try after many horrible hours of failure. I used two layers of duct tape stuck face to face. Seriously, first try after hundreds of other attempts with my own tool. Amazing. Thanks you.

[@zerkfn8501]

Genius

[@celmotors]

Unbelievable

[@kevinhancock4064]

Mate u do ypu4s with head on ? I dud do mine woth head off but clearly me being a clutz there were one lot of keepers that weren't in 100% I've soncevremoved them but as heads on I've tried this ..woth rope in chamber etc. Maybe I need to pack a smidge more rope in as there an element if soringvto the valve ..doing my nut in I want to get this engine finished

[@KevinDeanTaylor]

Never removed valves in my life and just tried this now and worked exactly like the video. Huge thanks man!

[@RobertDIY]

Dude, you are a winner.

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thank you!

[@CakeF1sh]

I've been working on engines for years This is some vudo black magic

[@marauding4life]

This is probably my first comment in over a decade or ever longer! Awesome video!!! Nice and short, you get right to the point, AND IT WORKS! Good job man!

[@frankposterello1628]

This may be the best bang for the buck, value per minute, useful video on youtube. Thanks for sharing.

[@frankposterello1628]

Actually did it today. Worked just like the video. I used a rubber glove for the duct tape part and worked just as well.

[@dukeofnyd1]

💪💪💪

[@mrjaybennett80]

Man some people are just straight up brilliant and people like this make KZbin resourceful, educational, time and money saving, hair loss preventitive and whatnot. The tool for this is $50 + plus waiting for the shit to come via pigeon, shop time cost is $600 plus all together this dude saves you about a grand money that can be used to order 5 hot escorts. I wouldn't actually know, er... a buddy of mine did the cost comparison.

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thank you! Please subscribe or send escorts!

[@mrjaybennett80]

@@dukeofnyd1 HAAAAAA!!!! will do both!

[@mattmcdavid104]

Effin Genius brother I'm 55 been turnng wrenches 40 yrs never seen that way

[@jetmunro4788]

For anyone who wants to do this trick without removing the head you can feed a few feet of small rope through the spark plug hole and then turn the crank till the piston is hits the rope. This will hold the valve in place. Then when your done just pull the rope back out.

[@brotomwang8218]

Or just pressurize it. Summit sells tools for $20 find out your spark plug thread

[@jet4022]

@@brotomwang8218 that’s true too! But the rope trick is a lot easier if you don’t have a compressor. Also you don’t have to worry about damaging anything by over pressurizing as a lot of compressors can easily reach 100 psi which is way too much. Also if you don’t get enough pressure in there, then bye bye valve.

[@brotomwang8218]

@@jet4022 how is 100psi too much? lol motors reach 170+psi of compression. and you shouldnt need more than 50psi. I wouldnt put a rope in my motor. The best way is to just turn the motor into the positions where the piston are at the top & both valves are closed (compression stroke). im about to do this job myself on my Evo and i think thats what im gonna do

[@thefakedoctorphil]

And hope the rope doesn't form a Knot, when you try to pull it out. Read that on another forum. Cheers

[@cryeredd7563]

@@brotomwang8218 for a newby, i wouldn't recommend pressurizing it. what if you get stuck and have trouble getting the keepers back in? talk about a lot of stress, when adding in a potential time constraint.

[@coderjo6944]

By far.... one of the most useful videos for a mechanic on youtube. Good Job and thanks for sharing your knowledge. ;)

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thank you!

[@richcar3434]

HOLY SHNYKEE!! This one really works folks!...I liked your no gabbing, just business policy too...went to bed depressed after wrestling a valve seal job without success...ran into this and went out to the garage (at midnight) and...Bingo!..Got'er done, then and there!

[@wonderfulman2560]

Oh wow, i was slightly stressing over having to buy more tools but this..... This has just made my day! Good golly that was efficient haha

[@darshanacaldera]

this saved me a lot of time ❤ thank you brother.. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@cromagnon305]

I laughed half way through, thinking ok great, now how do you put them back... i still can't believe this...

[@lenny0347]

mate.... me to

[@jaybenjamin5649]

How is the plastic keeping them in.?

[@zerkfn8501]

Genius

[@raisethecolours]

Same here lmao...

[@midnyte_ryder]

The infamous Subaru EJ head….. I’d recognize that from space at this point 😂. Always swapped heads but I think this is just awesome. Will remember for future endeavors. Thx for sharing the wealth 🤘🏻😉

[@mclovin5129]

I’m so late, this is still incredible years later. Thank you

[@mitch9509]

You are a God amoung men. I have watched all the videos youtube has one installing these without a tool. None came close to working as good as this method. It worked so well... I went to my Amazon account and cancelled my order of a valve spring compressor. You just saved me $35. This is by far the best and most to the point youtube video I have ever seen. I'm subscribing just for this video as I don't even know what kind of content you usually post. Thanks man. If I was gay I'd kiss ya.

[@dukeofnyd1]

Glad it helped you! Thanks for subscribing!

[@iwantthisfuckingname]

Brilliant! After fighting with putting in the keepers for an hour I came in and saw this video. Used a piece of thick rubber gasket material and a spark plug socket...CLICK! Finished! Thank you...thank you...thank you!

[@dukeofnyd1]

iwantthisname your welcome! Glad it worked!

[@324kca]

Absolutely the best solution to not having a valve spring removal tool that I've seen so far. Brilliant! Thanks for the vid!! 👍🤙

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thanks Keith!

[@RRustenholtz]

Myself struggled watching tons of videos on how to make all these scary contraptions to do this very job. This is by far the best. Thanks for sharing!

[@brent07]

Give this man a medal. Did your method on my bike and it works.

[@dukeofnyd1]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@With_an_i.e.]

Best example thus far that I’ve seen! Thank you! One guy in the comments below said to use gasket maker, I’ll try this since I have an extra sheet.

[@vortexZXR]

Absolutely brilliant. I've gone a bit more ape and just tap the socket wrench with a mullet. Works flawlessly and there's no need to press down. Tons of thanks!

[@srinivaspatra4882]

This trick my father uses for fit valves since 25 years and I'm too . Watching a engine runs smoothly it's so satisfaction to us

[@Benitoapplebum]

My whole career in auto mechanics I’ve used a bit of grease to stand the keepers on the retainer. You, sir genius, have used what looks like the entire packet. 🤯

[@dukeofnyd1]

No grease here but ill try it next time. Thanks! 👍

[@Benitoapplebum]

Immortan Jon there’s no need for grease anymore with your new technique! You should patent that idea before 3m does lol.

[@waynegambrell7095]

Well, i be dammed ! never thought of this or ever seen this preformed like this before. Just pays to watch youtube.

[@brandonburt4244]

Wow!! I’m going to have to try that for sure! Rebuilding my 24v vr6 And i don’t want to spend 100+ on a tool and I don’t want to beat on the head with a hammer, great video thanks!!

[@joeycooper9218]

Absolute legend man...be doing this technique tomorrow for valve spring install...top notch

[@spiritofeli]

Wow!! You did that!!! And I thought I was fast. But sir you blew me out the water! Definitely going to do this trick on the next valve job!!

[@bendude6748]

I can’t lie that’s impressive! I knew about removing them like that but I’m surprised you could get them back in.

[@stanleycoleman2188]

Thank you brother! That really worked out nicely. I'm rebuilding the heads on my 2006 chevy trailblazer w/4.2. My old valve spring compressor wouldn't fit inside this head, so I was about to order a different one off ebay when I came across video. I said heck I'll give it a shot. Man, you saved me a lot of money and time. Thanks again.

[@dukeofnyd1]

💪 hell yeah! Glad this worked on your atlas !

[@dylanmerrigan7386]

What did you exactly use for doing on the trailblazer? I'm replacing one on mine here in a couple days. Thanks

[@eg39701]

Haha genius 🤣 Only thing I would like to add is if you're going to try this _make sure_ you check and see if the valve spring is cockeyed. Sometimes if they're not on 100 percent it'll drop the valve when driving.

[@Firdausexehastoppedworking]

mechanic keeps mentioning i need to take the head off to install the valve spring. But when i seen this, you've proved me and relieved me by huge margine. I just install a new head gasket before the valve spring came off i was super frustrated if i had to take the head off again... youre a big save. Thank you

[@cromagnon305]

You need to hold the valve from the piston side, with compressed air or rope or something

[@eugenefernandez3351]

AWESOME !!!!! The first impression is the most important!!!!! You've earned my subscription !!!!!

[@vinceschaeffer]

pulled apart my first rx1 motor and was looking for a way to pull the valves off. I found it! frikin aye dude.. now I can do a thorough cleaning and inspection on these things. thanks a bunch 👊

[@dukeofnyd1]

Rotarys dont have valves

[@vinceschaeffer]

its a yamaha four stroke snowmobile. I'm certain these are called valves. but thanks again 👍

[@dukeofnyd1]

@@vinceschaeffer i was just kidding. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@AntiqueRadioandTV]

I got a Lisle 36050 install/removal tool. Putting the keepers back in was impossible. I wish I had more downward pressure. I tried the hammer method and immediately permanently lost a keeper. I came in & watched your method. Brilliant man!!! I'll just clamp two vice grips on the tool tomorrow and I bet it will be a breeze. Wow, thanks a million for this video!

[@dukeofnyd1]

+AntiqueRadioandTV good luck!

[@FOSTERSFARMGARAGETV]

Going to try this on a Vw 2.0 l engine! I’m retired Volkswagen Tech we used this method except lots of grease and two people so 4 hands mad it easier! Definitely going to give this a try! Awesome info for the DIY folks!

[@FunkyGOB]

Bro. Ive replaced valve springs for years on old chevs and fords. Doing seals on a volvo head. Valve spring tool wont fit. Been using a 16mm socket and an extension to push down but keepers wont keep. You just saved me a lot of aggravation and saved a lot of wrenches from being thrown. THANKS!!

[@dukeofnyd1]

Im glad this helped you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TruongLe-eo8kh]

@@dukeofnyd1 What is the plastic package to keep the valve keepers in place before you compress the spring ? How do you make that plastic package? Thank. My 85 Honda VF1000R has double spring it is stiff. Let me try. I can probably get it out but to install it back is probably harder.

[@tedminh9610]

I’m gonna do mine later this week. Thanks for sharing. Great job! ❤

[@MA70Ed]

excellent. about to take on a headgasket job along with valve stem seals but no one stocks the proper tool. got some magnetic spark plug sockets that would probably work for removal but i was worried about installation. but of course not anymore thanks to you!

[@user-nu2kg2ze8m]

KZbin needs more people like you.

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thanks Kevin! Nicest YT comment ive ever had! 😁

[@roamin_ronin]

I just got all 4 valves out of my motorcycle. First engine rebuild. Thanks!

[@davey7812]

After this short and sweet I went straight to subscribe.

[@r.a.p.k.models4160]

I work at balise hyundai took me like 3 hours to do the valve steams on a elantra 2016 with the special tool supply by the dealer, gonna try this ,thanks dude🏁🏁🔧🛠🛠🔧🏍🏎

[@Kingarthur928]

Gentleman and a scholar. While being quiet. 🎉

[@benjaminbohan8686]

You, my good sir, are indeed a genius!

[@omar101oez2]

What the fuck did I just watch? I know I need to go and take all of my tools in the garage directly to the dump and never touch a wrench nut or bolt again in my life. This was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen today.

[@josepeixoto3384]

*WOW* »»»»»»»» 2 or 3 amazing tricks ,man,you deserve a medal. edit: you deserve a check,i think i'll send it to you, UPS

[@AntenainaLand]

it's like you were doing magic trick when you covered it. thank you!

[@stephenkulawinski4200]

Brilliant just brilliant I thought no way it would work that easy

[@Rancher-xx5vt]

Great video sir, thinking outside the box is always the best way, awesome !!

[@jedi_mapperp4073]

Genius. That's serious creativity and problem solving.

[@vladimirmacko1481]

You're DA MAN! I have a 20 valve vw head tomorrow to work on, guess if I'll try your trick

[@andyslides]

Absolute savior for a broke fella

[@davidcisneros7621]

One of the best useful videos on youtube, congrats!👍👌

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thank you!

[@jw18xxx]

1000 like.... Was gonna skip installing dual springs with the cam, thinking it'll be a headache. But after seeing this the 8 valves should be a cakewalk

[@Initial_Gopnik]

Keep in mind that its gonna be alot harder to compress dual springs than the standard spring

[@toddjohnson6503]

yo... your my hero.. this works 100000% try it at home and works wonders.. thanks so much

[@frankguerra3314]

Wow that brings back some good. Memories my dad taught me that when I was a little kid

[@petemorin2617]

All I can say is wow you're a genius

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thank you!

[@flutzylica]

Briliant and original idea ! Useful and easy to use .

[@GR40RCapri]

Well.... son of a.... YESSAAAA!!!! Nice work, my dood!! 🤘😎♥️

[@SirCavemaninthewest]

I put a nut inside a long socket to install those keepers and tap with a maul. But props to you man, keep up the good work!

[@dukeofnyd1]

+SirCavemaninthewest thanks ill have to try that next time

[@freefromleftwing]

I'm gobsmacked about your approach 😀!

[@marsv7777]

Thinking outside the box !! Well done !

[@justingerometta6703]

You are a life saver worked first try.

[@fox10169]

This works perfectly ! I just put magnets inside the socket so it sucks the keepers and retainer inside, and instead of two vice grips as handles I just used one big one so I had a bigger area for the palm of my hand. Had all the intake valves out in about 7 minutes. You're the fucking man!

[@dukeofnyd1]

+Fox thanks fox!

[@fox10169]

Immortan Jon no problem, bud! I got a set of sohc ej251 heads for a cheap turbo build I'm doing, got it for free because the intake valves were rusty. I was poking around the internet on diy valve spring compressor before I spent the $50 on one, came across your video and was just like nahhhh that's bull shit. Couldn't be more wrong. Can't wait to try that trick to install them as well when the new valves come in

[@dukeofnyd1]

Fox let me know how the reinstall goes!

[@fox10169]

Immortan Jon will do!

[@dukeofnyd1]

+Fox and please subscribe if you havent already! Thanks!

[@larrybui]

You are the best! I try it with your method and It works. Thank you for sharing.

[@MMasod]

When i did top overhaul of my car engine..I spent about 24 man hours just to remove and reinstall the valve springs..it was the most difficult part..but after I watched this vedio..i just..hahaha..now I able to it in one hour....

[@tylerknight4723]

First time here watched this vid had an off in avout 45 mins now to get an back on lol

[@Cliflyri]

Excellent tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@joashk2818]

Great video. like things that work and don't involve grinding, cutting or welding to make a tool.

[@timactivatenorthcampus5035]

Nice! I love simple solutions and this is great

[@Sleepy_g11]

Thanks man! Got my bike running again

[@norisama452]

awesome job man. You really demonstrated some technique there. Plz post others tool less techniques if you got 'um.

[@dukeofnyd1]

Keona Ashby THANKS! If i find anything good, i'll share it here!

[@fr9456]

Do you know the spring removal tool for a dodge 3.5L cost $500 ?? You should win a Nobel price for this

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thats more than the 3.5l dodge engine! 🤣🤣🤣

[@douglasthrelfall5318]

Holy shit! That’s sheer genius!

[@duckhunter8203]

Best video I think I’ve ever seen on KZbin 👍

[@dukeofnyd1]

Thank you!

[@betosgarage]

I. Am. Subscribed 👍 i am getting ready to tackle this job doing cam swap soon . I will now delete valve spring compressor tool out of my list

[@dukeofnyd1]

Whatre you cam swapping?

[@betosgarage]

Immortan Jon 5.3 lm7 in my regal . Still looking for the best cam to put in cus I daily it

[@dukeofnyd1]

I dont this method is well suited for an LS. I just did valve springs on my lq4, and began editing a video of the tool i made for that.

[@betosgarage]

Immortan Jon I’ll tune in when you post it

[@jayge1991]

That is AWESOME! Great idea!

[@kentuckyblugrass]

You are the FN MAN! 👊 Thank you for this Brüver.🙏

[@beou1980]

Works immediately!! Thanks for the tip!

[@ahuntonyou]

Damnnnnn. Just saved me some dough my man. Appreciate it

[@ocrun6765]

That was pretty cool. Great freakin' idea dude.

[@Winchestersxp]

slick Willie !! great Job !!

[@dawesome4751]

Close to genius bro! Fkn Nice!!

[@veryfineworldmusic]

in all the confusion i got the thin magnet inside my socket with a 1/2" short extension and tap it with my ratchet head honda d15b...so what i didn't figure out was the cool way to use a plastic film on the reseating the keepers. SWEET! thanks for showing that side of it to me!!

[@VictorAndradaMusic]

Awesome idea man! Bigtime Thank You for sharing!

[@MrEdb1969]

Your a Genius! Thank you!

[@tomknud]

Awesome, thanks for the demo!

[@masterblaster6434]

Brilliant. Well done. Thanks.

[@rickkrockstar]

In the voice of an opera singer. *GEEENNNNIIIUUUUSSS*

[@davidybarra3629]

Thank you, my Toyota and I love you very much for this tip!

[@dukeofnyd1]

Youre welcome!

[@user-tn1hk6zm2f]

It works for stock springs but will it work on high pro springs? I will find out.

[@dukeofnyd1]

If it does work, im sure itll be more difficult. Good Luck!

[@lp.670]

👍Best I've seen so far that was fuc ing cool 👍

[@ahuertas69]

Just the video I was looking for! Hot damn that's genius!

[@durangointhebush7251]

Crazy days, crazy prices, low income. Your experience saves lives.