Ok, so this isn't on the Dakota, but Dakota content is: This will help me
when I work on my Dakota later on :-)
I'm working on doing a top end rebuild on my 2.2L Probe (yeah yeah.. hey,
it's junk and if I screw it up, oh well, take it to the junk yard.. this
is my test bed for learning a little bit about engines). I got the Rocker
Arm Cover off, and I have lots of grim under the Rocker Arm Shaft assemblies
and around the Valve Springs.. So I'm definitely taking the head off to
clean it up. First, I'm assuming it's best to remove the Valve Springs to
get the head off and cleaned up good. The FSM says to use a Valve Spring
Compressor to remove them. Is this a must and where would be a good place
to get one? Things to be careful of when removing them? After that, what's
a good solvent to use to clean the head up with and best way to do it? I do
have a garage (finally!! woohoo!) that I'm working in, so good winter
project for me.. The ultimate goal here looks like I'm going to have to
replace the Valve Guide Seals (it burns a good bit of oil, particulary at
startup)... Any other suggestions/tips would be appreciated as this is the
first time I've really done this by myself. I've helped a friend before on
replacing a head gasket, but been awhile.
Ken Allgood
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