Valve spring compressor - Part Number? (Or loan)

Pete940 · Jul 29th, 2013, 11:12

I need a valve spring compressor for the B series engine, like this: http://www.ipdusa.com/products/6281/...ompressor-tool

Unfortunately I can't order the OE version of this tool from Rufe until I find the part number.

Alternatively, if anyone has this tool and would be willing to lend it out for a while it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

roadcar2000 · Jul 30th, 2013, 20:40

Try here http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Sh...ng-Compressors

Pete940 · Jul 31st, 2013, 11:43

Cheers, but I don't think any of them can be used with the cam in place? That is the genius of the Volvo and ipd ones.

However, I'm beginning to accept that I'm just going to have to take the cam off in order to swap the shims.

I measured the gaps the other day. After 218000 miles only two of them were out of the 0.3 - 0.4mm range.

barkster1971 · Jul 31st, 2013, 18:03

The valve spring compressors are used once the cam is removed and the head is off and look like a G clamp. If you want to swap shims with the cam in place you need the Volvo tool I have. You can borrow it if you want, pm me.

Jul 29th, 2013, 11:12	#1
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: May 26th, 2024 18:50 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Valve spring compressor - Part Number? (Or loan) I need a valve spring compressor for the B series engine, like this: http://www.ipdusa.com/products/6281/...ompressor-tool Unfortunately I can't order the OE version of this tool from Rufe until I find the part number. Alternatively, if anyone has this tool and would be willing to lend it out for a while it would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

Jul 31st, 2013, 18:03	#4
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:20 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	spring The valve spring compressors are used once the cam is removed and the head is off and look like a G clamp. If you want to swap shims with the cam in place you need the Volvo tool I have. You can borrow it if you want, pm me. __________________ new engine! new car!

Jul 30th, 2013, 20:40	#2
roadcar2000 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2023 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: gosport	Try here http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Sh...ng-Compressors

Jul 31st, 2013, 11:43	#3
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: May 26th, 2024 18:50 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Cheers, but I don't think any of them can be used with the cam in place? That is the genius of the Volvo and ipd ones. However, I'm beginning to accept that I'm just going to have to take the cam off in order to swap the shims. I measured the gaps the other day. After 218000 miles only two of them were out of the 0.3 - 0.4mm range.

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