Recommend a valve spring compressor tool

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Matt98svt, Apr 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM.

  1. Matt98svt

    Matt98svt Junior Member

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    So I have been doing more and more head gaskets lately and need a better valve spring compressor tool. I have the basic screw down one from amazon that was like $18 and it works but is very slow and a pain to put the keepers back in. Can someone recommend one that would be quicker but still reasonable in cost? Thanks in advance
     
    #1 Matt98svt, Apr 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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    Lisle 36050 is a gamechanger. A little more pricey than when I got mine, but still completely worth it.
     
    #2 Eddie25, Apr 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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    Matt98svt Junior Member

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    Eddie this is exactly what im looking for, thank you!
     
    #3 Matt98svt, Apr 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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