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  • Start date Start date Sep 25, 2006

86crazyhorse

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so i am doing a RR .in my 90 4cyl and one of my HLAS broke inside the head .what is the best way to get one of these out. any help would be nice thanks.
 
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I don't think I've ever seen one break. I've had difficulty removing them at times, but never where I exerted enough force to break one.

Got me on this one.
 

86crazyhorse

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yeah iam going to call a few shops and see if they can get it out .I may need to get another head from the junk yard.depending on wich is cheapper.
 
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I've heard of two ways but never tried it myself.
First method is to install a grease or air fitting at the base of the lifter column and pop it out from underneath (wear eye protection!!!)
Second method is to use a screw extractor and penetrating oil to pull it out. If you try this, I'm curious to know what diameter extractor works best.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
 

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thanks for the info .
 
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