Big Dilemma

[fmster]

Ok fellas here it is.I took the headers off to put an other pair on and I took the valve covers off to put new valve springs.I did the drivers side valve springs with no problems,but the passenger side last 3 I could not get the spring compresser in their because the a/c box is to close.I tried to compress it with a long screwdriver which did the job on the #4 cylinder exhaust.Long story short I cut the air compresser off by mistake,and dropped the valve in the cylinder.I can feel it through the exhaust port, I tried to angle it to push it back up but could not.Question is can I push it back up with some needle nose plyers or not or do I have to take the head off.

 

[justin84]

If this we're me I would do the win win situation. Take the head off and fix the problem, replace the headgasket and torque everything down. Go on with your day. This way you make sure it is done right the first time.

 

[rede4christ]

Is there a difference in the changing of springs between the hot air and intercooled cars?

 

[fmster]

Is there a difference in the changing of springs between the hot air and intercooled cars?

No difference between the two.

 

[tb3]

it can be done,... fishing it back into the sleeve, but better hope your feeling lucky. its hard enough to do it when the engines on a stand

 

[fmster]

Dilemma is solved!!!! I use a needle nose plier through the exhaust port and pulled the valve up through there.