Valve stem seals on 2000 Montero

[Jmichael2000]

I have done a lot of engine work in my life but I must say valve stem seals are a huge challenge with only having use of one hand. On average I used 5 hours per cylinder but I did complete the task. I made my own valve spring compressor that I could use with one hand so that took a week to get right. The hardest part about that was getting the angles right so it would push the spring down correctly. I only lost 4 keepers ( I think all of them took flight one or more times. Tommorow I will start reinstalling the plentum and all. I'm pretty confident about my notes and photos I took during disasembly. My only worry is the vacume lines.
After this I get to tackle electrical issues and rebuilding the suspension. It

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I work one-handed as well due to a nerve injury in the Army, in some ways I feel it makes you smarter because you have to think things through twice as much and get creative. Post pictures when you can because mine will need the seals done soon.

 

[Jmichael2000]

I will post some today. I ended up buying a 30$ tool that works pretty good in combination with a tecniqe I saw on youtube

 

[BOPOH]

do you have a picture or link to that tool?

 

[coffeegoat]

If it's the Lisle valve spring tool, it'll work great to disassemble but piss you off to no end trying to reassemble. I also ended up making a little tool with a piece of PVC pipe and a clamp that allowed me to securely hold all the parts.