Thanks guys. Just bought one for my ej25 rebuild. I've watched a ton of your videos and saved thousands in repair bills and been able to help my soobie friends. Really appreciate the videos you put out!
This tool review popped up in my notifications feed two days ago. Because of that I assumed it was a new post. Nice coincidence as I was in the middle of wrestling with those pesky valve retainers and wanted a better tool for the job. My existing tools are from years ago and won't work on the '09 Subaru Outback XT EJ255 heads currently undergoing a rebuild. (spun rod bearing on #2 journal) I found the local O'Reilly had the tool kit in stock for $88 !! :-O But they price matched ($55) when I brought in a long, printed out, list of online stores which happened to include Walmart. They only match prices with other brick-n-mortar sellers. The next day my valve retainers were easily installed and I was on to the next task. So thank you for doing what you do! Even your work from four years ago is still making a difference and continuing to help people! David G. Houston, TX.
Perfect timing! Been thinking about picking up one of these. Lots of aging Toyotas in my family that are getting due for valve seals, exhaust valves, etc. Glad to see a review from someone that knows his stuff-thanks!
This is an old video! But my 3UZ heads look almost identical to this. Will be doing a stem seal replacement this spring and this looks like it will make the job much easier. Thanks for sharing!
Lisle have a well deserved reputation for quality tools. I like their invitation to mechanics on the back of some packaging, asking for new ideas from guys on the front line. Innovation is the foundation of any great company.
lol, i found this video to remind myself how to use these tools. I had one for 3 years and now doing a subaru EJ255 engine and forgot entirely how to install the damn valve retainers using this thing. Thanks for the reminder!
I bought the Matco rebranded set from my Matco tool dealer and it does work.Faster than using the using the special valve spring compressor.Used it on a 2.3 Mazda cylinder head taking out the intake valves.Saves time finding the keepers that get lost real easy.Real easy to use.
I bought the tools a few days ago, and looking through for just the show and tell you so graciously shared. Thanks for th show I really appreciate it. Lucky guy!..
Thank you Brian and Spanky for the awesome tool review video. I just purchased the keeper tool and can't wait to get it in the mail. Your video's are extremely helpful and I enjoy learning more and more from each of your video's. God Bless you for all that you do.
Thanks for the video. You guys make it look so easy. The tool came with almost no directions. Without your video I wouldn't have been able to figure out how to use it. However, I do have one comment about "if a pregnant lady can do it, anyone can". I had to lean my entire body weight and bounce on it a bit to get the keepers to snap into place. I figure I must have been applying at least 100 pounds. It was giving blisters on my palm, so I used a horizontal wooden bar to push against the tool. Thinking it might be the rag compressing a bit, I also tried placing a metal object under the valve; that didn't improve anything, but only ended up scratching part of head surface. This is a Kia Rio. May be its springs are under greater compression. In any case, great instructional video!
Good video, have ordered one to replace valve stem seals on my son's '95 corolla, without ,hopefully ,removing the head. Landed in Ireland , the price comes in at 71 euro, most excellent!
Hello from Brazil, Brian and your friend. Those videos are pretty kool. I m investing on sales of speacialty tools, so those videos help to find our what our local manufactures still dont have on their line. Yep, I ve lived in Utah..... its a great place.
great for stock strength springs on 4cyl and v6. some stock v8 might be a little heavy to press down. someone should make an adapter for a spring compressor, fit on the end and use the same method to drop the keepers in place.
As a Dad and regular guy, I gotta say Women are most beautiful when with Child, you are Glowing! Have a happy birth-day which has probably long past. This was baby's first valve job!
Great review and what differentiates you guys, gals and baby is your not some talking head in a fancy studio who reviews tools they never use, I like the average Joe approach and really using the tool, even the slight mistakes are good because they keep me from making them later.....love It! Why cant Lisle make a video like this.
Cool tool. I am looking to get into 3 heads in the next year. Do not know yet if I will have to actually pull the valves. I like your videos. I am a shade tree mechanic. Grew up on the farm and have done a lot of work on my own equipment and some air cooled VW motor work for other people. I like your style. keep it up.
Congrats Momma Spanky! So great to see you on the videos, but we understand you being off those feet and resting that back! My wife saw this video, and feels for you, you are just about ready to pop! Take care Spanky and congrats again!!
I saw this tool used to do valve stem seals without seperating the head, but just like the showed you gotta stuff like a length of rope into the spark plug hole then turn the engine over to brace everything
Congrats Spanky I hope that the pregnancy goes well. We will certainly understand if you take some time off. Brian, thanks for that great product review.
On a toyota 1zz-fe with the keepers recessed down in the spring cap like this I was having a good deal of trouble getting the keepers to drop in place. I was using a magnetic parts tray to hold the parts and tools and it seems as though the installer head was becoming "too" magnetized and hanging on to the keepers instead of letting them fall in. I ran the tool head across the back of a speaker magnet to demagnetize it and things seemed to go a lot better. Just a hint for folks who might be fighting with this tool.
Very helpful. I have been in the shop for 14 yrs as a trans tech. I haven't seen one of these tools. And where can I find a pretty girl like Spanky to come work for me in my shop? Thanks guys 👍
"On the rag", good one! Another good video by both of you. I just got an IPA 7884 Disk Brake System Analyzer for my birthday from my daughters. If you have one sitting around how about a tutorial on using it. Haven't been able to find one on youtube.
Thanks for the great video - one comment in case this helps anyone I was having some trouble initially with the keepers repeatedly not seating correctly, and eventually I came to the conclusion that if I pushed from the back of the tool as much as possible, instead of using both hands to grip it, that it naturally went on straighter and worked better I also did it in the engine compartment, which made it harder, but anyway, hope that helps someone
it can be done this way but you can also fill the cylinder with something like nylon rope then turn the crank to compress the rope. Its a little more fiddly but its more reliable on the off chance you loose air pressure the valve wont fall.
congrats on your future new born spanky, wishing you well through the remaining time. If you or your husband are/would pass out a cigar I would love one, sadly though i live in New Hampshire. Take care
would this tool work if the head was on still on the vehicle, with the cylinder pressured up, to say change the valve seal, or is this not that kind of application?
Does the head of the spring loaded nipple on the installer part have to be no wider than the shaft of the valve in order to work? I'm not sure how it works this part but it's not working for me. How does it get the keepers to fit around the valve shaft?
Grease on the collets when assembling is also good, sticks them in there. Nice tool though, will it work with shop air keeping the valves closed via the spark plug. At least Baby Sparkie is going to learn how to fix cars.
Nope. I paid for the tool- used it for a few months and shared what I thought of it. Ads are short and one sided and are sponsored. This showed difficulties, benefits etc.
They are actually quite easy. I live in the suburbs too and I love having them. They are a bit more work when they are baby chicks, but it's easy. Like I said, I'll do videos on it in the coming month!
Thank you for the helpful video, is the valve keeper the same as a valve stem? And can I keep the valve housing while changing the valve stem thanks you.
Came here cuz Ive had one of these tools for years and its worked good. But on the last couple of ohc heads i cant get it work on the reinstall. seems like the springs are too strong.
Thank you for making this video. Is there a way to use this tool with the head still on the vehicle? I'm battling some misfire codes on my GX470 and it could be a broken spring (internet research, I haven't looked in there yet). I would really like not to take the head off but I don't know how I would be able to take a spring out without dropping a valve into the cylinder. Thanks
Would this tool work on a 5.7 hemi with the head still on the block (and still in the truck for that matter)? either with rope or 40~ psi of air? the comp cams hemi valve spring compressor is NLA.
@@briansmobile1 I did turns out that the c clip holding to tool together is gettin in the way of the keepers and only allowed for one to go in it’s proper place and not the other. That’s what I get for buying a knock off 😂😅
quick question, say i'm replacing valve stem seals, and have shop air in in the engine to keep the valves up. Can you use this tool? example being the hammer method.
Thanks guys. Just bought one for my ej25 rebuild. I've watched a ton of your videos and saved thousands in repair bills and been able to help my soobie friends. Really appreciate the videos you put out!
I wish I had this tool for my EJ22 rebuild!
This tool review popped up in my notifications feed two days ago. Because of that I assumed it was a new post. Nice coincidence as I was in the middle of wrestling with those pesky valve retainers and wanted a better tool for the job. My existing tools are from years ago and won't work on the '09 Subaru Outback XT EJ255 heads currently undergoing a rebuild. (spun rod bearing on #2 journal)
I found the local O'Reilly had the tool kit in stock for $88 !! :-O But they price matched ($55) when I brought in a long, printed out, list of online stores which happened to include Walmart. They only match prices with other brick-n-mortar sellers.
The next day my valve retainers were easily installed and I was on to the next task.
So thank you for doing what you do!
Even your work from four years ago is still making a difference and continuing to help people!
David G.
Houston, TX.
This video is what all "how to" videos should be. No wasted time or irrelevant info. THANK YOU.
Egg crates FTW. Also, cheap plastic ice cube trays from the dollar store can help you stay organized
Perfect timing! Been thinking about picking up one of these. Lots of aging Toyotas in my family that are getting due for valve seals, exhaust valves, etc. Glad to see a review from someone that knows his stuff-thanks!
I needed this today! Two of my keepers flew into another dimension. I’ll be buying this ASAP. Awesome awesome video.
This is an old video! But my 3UZ heads look almost identical to this. Will be doing a stem seal replacement this spring and this looks like it will make the job much easier. Thanks for sharing!
Ordered the tool set today; my wife can't wait to use it! Thanks for the video. Once she saw how easy it was, she couldn't wait to try it.
Right on! That's why these tool reviews are so fun. I don't review everything- just the tools I buy that I like and aren't as common or well known.
Lisle have a well deserved reputation for quality tools. I like their invitation to mechanics on the back of some packaging, asking for new ideas from guys on the front line. Innovation is the foundation of any great company.
lol, i found this video to remind myself how to use these tools. I had one for 3 years and now doing a subaru EJ255 engine and forgot entirely how to install the damn valve retainers using this thing. Thanks for the reminder!
I've been debating on doing an ej20 head swap on my 99 ej25 block to be able to run boost.
I just bought a 2004 Accord with jumped timing chain.
Used this same tool to install new intake valves.
This tool works amazing! Worth every penny.
I bought the Matco rebranded set from my Matco tool dealer and it does work.Faster than using the using the special valve spring compressor.Used it on a 2.3 Mazda cylinder head taking out the intake valves.Saves time finding the keepers that get lost real easy.Real easy to use.
I bought the tools a few days ago, and looking through for just the show and tell you so graciously shared. Thanks for th show I really appreciate it. Lucky guy!..
Y'all are awesome!! You have an awesome wife. I hope she is doing good with the lil one! Thank you for sharing this AWESOME TOOL!!
Used a tool similar to that in the 70's on E type Jag heads. No other compressor would do it as the valves were so deep in those pockets.
Thank you Brian and Spanky for the awesome tool review video. I just purchased the keeper tool and can't wait to get it in the mail. Your video's are extremely helpful and I enjoy learning more and more from each of your video's. God Bless you for all that you do.
Thanks for the video. You guys make it look so easy. The tool came with almost no directions. Without your video I wouldn't have been able to figure out how to use it. However, I do have one comment about "if a pregnant lady can do it, anyone can". I had to lean my entire body weight and bounce on it a bit to get the keepers to snap into place. I figure I must have been applying at least 100 pounds. It was giving blisters on my palm, so I used a horizontal wooden bar to push against the tool. Thinking it might be the rag compressing a bit, I also tried placing a metal object under the valve; that didn't improve anything, but only ended up scratching part of head surface. This is a Kia Rio. May be its springs are under greater compression. In any case, great instructional video!
Different cars have different strength valve springs
WOW!!!!
CANT BELIEVE NOBODY ELSE THOUGHT OF THIS TOOL! SIMPLE GENIUS!
I have to make one.
Good video, have ordered one to replace valve stem seals on my son's '95 corolla, without ,hopefully ,removing the head. Landed in Ireland , the price comes in at 71 euro, most excellent!
Best video for explaining how this tool works.
It works fine for that with rope in the cylinder (soft nylon) and rotate crank to bind.
You're a smart cookie!!!💯👍saved me from removing head thanks!!!
Hello from Brazil, Brian and your friend. Those videos are pretty kool.
I m investing on sales of speacialty tools, so those videos help to find our what our local manufactures still dont have on their line. Yep, I ve lived in Utah..... its a great place.
I just love your togetherness! Don't think it's a word but it's your word! Thanks alot guys. Really great demo. Just what I wanted to see.
I like it for removing springs...hate it for installing them. If you're running heavy springs...forget it.
yes your are correct.. it happen to me too..
Happening to me right now
great for stock strength springs on 4cyl and v6. some stock v8 might be a little heavy to press down. someone should make an adapter for a spring compressor, fit on the end and use the same method to drop the keepers in place.
As a Dad and regular guy, I gotta say Women are most beautiful when with Child, you are Glowing! Have a happy birth-day which has probably long past. This was baby's first valve job!
Great review and what differentiates you guys, gals and baby is your not some talking head in a fancy studio who reviews tools they never use, I like the average Joe approach and really using the tool, even the slight mistakes are good because they keep me from making them later.....love It! Why cant Lisle make a video like this.
Cool tool. I am looking to get into 3 heads in the next year. Do not know yet if I will have to actually pull the valves. I like your videos. I am a shade tree mechanic. Grew up on the farm and have done a lot of work on my own equipment and some air cooled VW motor work for other people. I like your style. keep it up.
Impressed, you know your stuff and cute to boot! Good luck with the baby!
TOYOTA V6 is a pain to do, especially the rear bank next to FIRE WALL. Still a great video and lovely pregnant lady.
Congrats Momma Spanky! So great to see you on the videos, but we understand you being off those feet and resting that back! My wife saw this video, and feels for you, you are just about ready to pop! Take care Spanky and congrats again!!
Removal yes super fast and efficient. Installation on valve stems that extend past the keeper plate, like on the 2.7L Dodge charger, no.
FIRST!!!!!
SPANKY + BRIAN = #1 MECHANICS ON UA-cam!
Coool!! kinda suspenseful when she was layin into that valve. Thanks for showing me how.
Congratulations, Spanky! Here's to a happy, healthy child.
I saw this tool used to do valve stem seals without seperating the head, but just like the showed you gotta stuff like a length of rope into the spark plug hole then turn the engine over to brace everything
Congrats Spanky I hope that the pregnancy goes well. We will certainly understand if you take some time off.
Brian, thanks for that great product review.
You would think there would be detailed instructions on how to use the thing lol but thank you so much! Life saver
On a toyota 1zz-fe with the keepers recessed down in the spring cap like this I was having a good deal of trouble getting the keepers to drop in place. I was using a magnetic parts tray to hold the parts and tools and it seems as though the installer head was becoming "too" magnetized and hanging on to the keepers instead of letting them fall in. I ran the tool head across the back of a speaker magnet to demagnetize it and things seemed to go a lot better. Just a hint for folks who might be fighting with this tool.
I never used this tool with the head on and compressed air, is that possible?
Thanks! The valve spring keeper removal is SO much easier with the hammer.
Very helpful. I have been in the shop for 14 yrs as a trans tech. I haven't seen one of these tools. And where can I find a pretty girl like Spanky to come work for me in my shop? Thanks guys 👍
Nice tool. Once tried to do this without tool and spent whole day on doing this to all 16 valves. oh, and the keepers? They were flying everywhere!
Why not use valve spring compressor on this tool? No rag. Holds chamber side of valve.
Don't have to he-man it on?
"On the rag", good one! Another good video by both of you.
I just got an IPA 7884 Disk Brake System Analyzer for my birthday from my daughters. If you have one sitting around how about a tutorial on using it. Haven't been able to find one on youtube.
Brian great video, congrats to Spanky on the baby.
Thanks for the great video - one comment in case this helps anyone
I was having some trouble initially with the keepers repeatedly not seating correctly, and eventually I came to the conclusion that if I pushed from the back of the tool as much as possible, instead of using both hands to grip it, that it naturally went on straighter and worked better
I also did it in the engine compartment, which made it harder, but anyway, hope that helps someone
Heard u could install the keepers on the block if u run compressed air into the spark plug hole.
Pretty cool tool! I never realised these even existed....
totally buying one of these. my head has these kinds of recessed springs with bucket lifters.
+DrRawley this thing worked great. got all my valves out in about an hour.
it can be done this way but you can also fill the cylinder with something like nylon rope then turn the crank to compress the rope. Its a little more fiddly but its more reliable on the off chance you loose air pressure the valve wont fall.
this reminds me of a VW head I took one apart for scrap and used a socket & whacked it with a hammer. but thats a cool tool
got mine off ebay truong it now on a s80 volvo .praying it works better than my old setup.
Gonna do valve stem seals on my Miata soon. This should make the job a snap.
They work FANTASTIC to remove any keeper, they are equally good for installing keepers with a rib at the top, and BAD for mid rib keepers.
There were two tools in that kit, Is the 2nd one just for a bigger size valve stem setup? What applications would I need the Lisle 36050 vs 36200?
can you change the valve seals with the head on a 4 cyl engine
Acongrats on the new addition to your family spanky.
Thanks! The chemicals are just another reason to have to take a break from the shop!
This couple FTW!!!!!! awesome company. God Bless...... wondering if this would work with a 3MZFE LExus 330 series motor
Vibration can be from worn out or improper installing rod bearings too
Hi Spanky... Congrats on the Little one.!!!
I know, right?! Yeah, I can... depending on the ground clearance! It's harder to get up off the floor though!
5:35 is the best part seeing the tool in action!
Thx I now own this tool, using a valve spring compressor was a nightmare on my EJ25 :D
Interesting tool and good video. Assuming this won't work on vehicle with air holding valve up. Have you tried it on vehicle?
I always wondered why Spanky didn't look like Brian's wife in the Merry Christmas video.
congrats on your future new born spanky, wishing you well through the remaining time. If you or your husband are/would pass out a cigar I would love one, sadly though i live in New Hampshire. Take care
would this tool work if the head was on still on the vehicle, with the cylinder pressured up, to say change the valve seal, or is this not that kind of application?
Does the head of the spring loaded nipple on the installer part have to be no wider than the shaft of the valve in order to work? I'm not sure how it works this part but it's not working for me. How does it get the keepers to fit around the valve shaft?
Grease on the collets when assembling is also good, sticks them in there. Nice tool though, will it work with shop air keeping the valves closed via the spark plug. At least Baby Sparkie is going to learn how to fix cars.
If the head is still on, compressed air is the best
So my valve springs are pretty far recessed...this is probably what I need right? The little handheld AND the overhead do not work on mine.
Probably so.
Nope. I paid for the tool- used it for a few months and shared what I thought of it. Ads are short and one sided and are sponsored. This showed difficulties, benefits etc.
4:15 I use a heavy rubber mallet. Super easy.
Egg carton! Yes.... Good idea. Thank you
great vid. This will be helpful when I tear down my heads next week.
This video is EXTREMELY helpful. Lemme get to ordering
They are actually quite easy. I live in the suburbs too and I love having them. They are a bit more work when they are baby chicks, but it's easy. Like I said, I'll do videos on it in the coming month!
Great tool review Brian and Spanky that thing makes easy work of the job. Spanky good luck with the new baby :)
Thank you for the helpful video, is the valve keeper the same as a valve stem? And can I keep the valve housing while changing the valve stem thanks you.
Came here cuz Ive had one of these tools for years and its worked good. But on the last couple of ohc heads i cant get it work on the reinstall. seems like the springs are too strong.
Thanks guys. Great video
Thank you for taking the time to do this it helped.
Thank you for making this video. Is there a way to use this tool with the head still on the vehicle? I'm battling some misfire codes on my GX470 and it could be a broken spring (internet research, I haven't looked in there yet). I would really like not to take the head off but I don't know how I would be able to take a spring out without dropping a valve into the cylinder. Thanks
Just a question.. can this tool be used on big blocks 454 , hemi 350 etc?
Thanks for the demo. These seem to be the same tools as Snap-on's GA318a ($64.35) and GA317($42.90).
thanks for this demo, ive recently brought a lisle keeper tool. Hopefully should work well.
Thanks..Can you do a video on adjusting bucket valves with shins ?
If you are using compressed air instead of a rag to hold the valve, how many psi should you use?
I have a mazda 626 1995 DX 4 cylinder. Does this tool work for my car?
Thanks! I really appreciate that! I'll be trying to do some videos on my channel in the meantime... probably about raising chickens!
kudos to still being helpful
Would this tool work on a 5.7 hemi with the head still on the block (and still in the truck for that matter)? either with rope or 40~ psi of air? the comp cams hemi valve spring compressor is NLA.
Nothing as good as a valve job done right.
Good job 👍.
I’m having some trouble with mine. It only put on one of the keepers and not the other.
That will often happen. Pull out the single and try again.
@@briansmobile1 I did turns out that the c clip holding to tool together is gettin in the way of the keepers and only allowed for one to go in it’s proper place and not the other. That’s what I get for buying a knock off 😂😅
thanks for the video, that was a lovely demonstration, I clicked on the Like button. thanks for all you do.
Thanks!
quick question, say i'm replacing valve stem seals, and have shop air in in the engine to keep the valves up. Can you use this tool? example being the hammer method.
felicidadezzz brian por el baby!!!/ God bless
New Zealand thanks you! Great work!