Any mopar guys have a 5.7L Valve Spring Compressor tool?

[prae]

Long shot but I thought I'd throw it out: A buddy of mine's durango cracked a valve spring. We're facing the tedious task of replacing sixteen seals and springs, and it looks like there's a tool that was available "once upon a time" that helped avoid the need to pull the heads:

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/crn-99476-1/overview/

Does anybody in the community have one, or know where I should be looking to purchase or rent such a contraption?

Thanks!

[Darell_n]

I don't have one but I've seen guys make their own.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Not the Crane unit in particular, but you can buy in-situ Hemi valve spring tools for about $190USD, like this one (http://www.highhorseperformance.com/Hemi_Valve_Spring_Tool_SAHVST_p/sahvst.htm). Not cheap, but possibly cheaper than a set of head gaskets and bolts.

[prae]

Thanks to both. Fabbing one up is a consideration. Berserker, you have a good point, even though the tool is $, it may still be cheaper and (hopefully) easier than pulling the heads.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by prae
Thanks to both. Fabbing one up is a consideration. Berserker, you have a good point, even though the tool is $, it may still be cheaper and (hopefully) easier than pulling the heads.

And I'm sure it would re-sell quick enough for most of your money back.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Just had a thought, you could make a Wanted post in this thread:

http://www.lxforums.com/board/alberta-lx-alx-/321164-alx-sale-trade-wtb-freebies-oct-2012-a-89.html#post4993389

It's the local Chrysler LX club, lots of performance Hemi guys there that might have the tool.