looking for valve keeper tool - where to get it?
looking for valve keeper tool - where to get it?
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vrooom

Original Poster:

3,763 posts

289 months

Thursday 13th August 2009
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I am changing valve seals with cylinder head still on engine.

I am looking for Valve keeper removal and installer tool. like this in uk.



any idea where i can get it? or is there similar alternatives?





Edited by vrooom on Thursday 13th August 15:25

GreenV8S

30,998 posts

306 months

Thursday 13th August 2009
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If you mean a tool to remove and refit valve collets, I've never bothered. They bounce out easily enough if you tap the spring, and drop back in when you hold the spring down.

C. Grimsley

1,378 posts

217 months

Thursday 13th August 2009
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Its a tool supplied by snap on by the looks of it, the snap on dealer is due in tomorrow, do you want me to ask availability?

Carl

SprintV8

261 posts

254 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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Remover/Installer, Metric Valve Keeper

Item Qty Price**
Remover/Installer, Metric Valve Keeper
Stock#: GA317

£28.05
(excl. VAT)
£32.26
(incl. VAT)
where applicable
Add To Cart

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Description:
Quickly removes and installs valve keepers on most overhead cam engines with valve stems from 4.5 to 7.5mm. Push or tap tool with a hammer to remove valve keepers. A magnet in the tool body captures the keepers for quick removal and valve disassembly. To install keepers, load keepers then push or tap to install. Can be used on the vehicle or on workbench.



Product Specifications
Stock # GA317
Name Remover/Installer, Metric Valve Keeper
Price** £28.05
(excl. VAT)
£32.26
(incl. VAT)
where applicable

OnLine or find a dealer.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=tru...