Thread: 2.6L Exhaust Valve Removal

I used a motorcycle valve spring compressor.

Picture in post #23 FFR Refurb

I can't remember how it went but looking at your picture you just need to tap the piece with the arrow upwards to release the collets. May take some force because the collets have been jammed in there for years.
Maybe a washer in your compressor as long as the hole in the centre is large enough to release the collets. You may have to tighten the compressor then give it a thump to get the collets to release.

Best of luck.

Colin

If you close the gap on the fork on the valve compressor this can be achieved by adjusting the threaded bolt in your 2nd photo, that will compress that top hat looking peace you have arrowed with the spring , then you should be able to remove the collets , A handy hint is to use a small magnet to remove the collets from the grove in the valve this will prevent them falling down into the engine fall down into the engine.

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From the look of the valve you may need to have a new valve seat fitted or at least the seat ground.

Hi Scarecrow, I just cleaned up and lapped all mine. I had the same problem, and found a light tap with a hammer on an appropriate sized punch was sufficient to release the locking collar.

I also found that you can buy Permaseal head gaskets for this engine from Supercheap and Repco, if you’re in the market for one.

Cheers,

Matt