Not really.
More technique.
If you use too much force you could easily damage the valve stem guides which are quite soft.
I used to have a proper tool for them, but 'lost' it when leaving the garage...
Used a set of small molegrips on my recent head build, adjusted to just hold them, twist and wiggle till they come lose, then pull
Like this:
![[Image: valve_stem_seal_pliers.jpg]](http://www.diseno-art.com/images_2/valve_stem_seal_pliers.jpg)
More technique.
If you use too much force you could easily damage the valve stem guides which are quite soft.
I used to have a proper tool for them, but 'lost' it when leaving the garage...
Used a set of small molegrips on my recent head build, adjusted to just hold them, twist and wiggle till they come lose, then pull
Like this:
Wishes for more power...