KATSU Tools 10PC 5 in 1 Portable Valve Spring Compressor Tool Kit For Cars Vans 450340

Really easy to use, did the job without issues. Clamped the valves down securely on a citroen kfv engine and made the job a lot better. Definitely worth the money.

Used it on a 224dt head and had no problems whatsoever. It didn’t flex or break. It was a good buy.

Got this tool as my valve spring compression tool wouldn’t work on the head I am trying to remove valves from. Some have stated that they ended up bending the tool, whilst others remarked that they must have been mis-using the tool in its operation. This tool is lightly constructed from fairly thin wall tubing and will flex quite a bit when compressing the valve spring. If you’re trying to compress double, or high rate springs, the frame will readily bend, especially if the valve collets have a tendency to stick which adds to the strain on the tool (a tap with a soft-face hammer can often break the seal of the stuck collets).I am going to weld in some reinforcing plates across the bends on my frame just to beef it up and to help resist any bending of the frame.Other than this, the tool is entirely satisfactory for the home handyman and cheap enough .

As a home engineer this is a great Valve spring compressor.Works very well and simple to use.And good value for the product

Excellent piece of kit for the price. I wasn't expecting much after watching a video of a similar kit and the user said it was rubbish quality - but there are a lot of these kits around, made by different manufacturers and to different standards, no doubt. This one seems strong and capable to me. I took all 16 valves out of a Citroen Xsara Picasso head and then replaced them with ease. I even used the a couple of pieces of the kit to help with replacing the valve stem seals, as they were a nice size for the job - I slotted the seals over the handle/bar and then slotted the par inside the valve stem guide. Finally, I used the smallest fitting to slot over the seal head and and was able easily push it over the guide [use oil on the bar and also the seal itself].

Worked a treat on my 2cv valve springs.Easy, quick, a solid piece of kit for what I needed.

Got this to remove valves on a classic mini, really easy to use, had all 8 valves out in 10 mins. Just remember to put a bit of tension on, tap with hammer, then wind, simple and very effective. Will update when I put double valve springs back in.

This is the usual cheap and cheerful Chinese offering. I use it only infrequently, so have no need of anything better but for occasional use, this product does the job and is entirely adequate for smaller engines.