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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 08:26 AM
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hey guys wanted to buy this to do the ap1-ap2 retainers



i watched a youtube vid that used one just like this and it looked waaaaay easier than the little clamp style compressor

think i should buy it?? your expierience with it???

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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 02:54 PM
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well i ordered it!! so i guess ill be letting you guys know if it works or not!!!
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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Check out the Youtube video from the Speed Academy guys, they used a similar compressor to replace the retainers on the BadAss2000.
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by yamaha6611
hey guys wanted to buy this to do the ap1-ap2 retainers



i watched a youtube vid that used one just like this and it looked waaaaay easier than the little clamp style compressor

think i should buy it?? your expierience with it???


i have This one. And used it. Works great. But I recommend 2 ppl while doing it.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 11:48 AM
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thanks guys, yeah those youtube vids from speedacademy are where i got the idea to buy it!!


im picking up the parts tomorrow, ill let you know how i do on my first try... lol..



OH, maybe someone can help with this, im sure itlll be ovbious when i get into it but, are there marking on the cams or something that i can reference when i put it back together??


thanks,

Matt
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by yamaha6611
thanks guys, yeah those youtube vids from speedacademy are where i got the idea to buy it!!


im picking up the parts tomorrow, ill let you know how i do on my first try... lol..



OH, maybe someone can help with this, im sure itlll be ovbious when i get into it but, are there marking on the cams or something that i can reference when i put it back together??


thanks,


Matt

when u take everything part mark everything. Just like the speed academy vids.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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Is there a link to purchase this tool kit?
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DrSideways
Is there a link to purchase this tool kit?

search valve spring tool on eBay and it will pop up.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Spring-.../dp/B009GLIOSE
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