broken hla removal

[jrs187]

I have broken hla that is stuck in the head. Whats the best way to get it out with out ruining anything? I cant find anything on any site.

 

[Ghost_92TSi]

Pictures?

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

Take a look at this whole thread to see what some people recommend. This particular post will be your best bet though IMHO. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/new...-valves-lash-adjusters-out.html#post152125794

Basically the same thing being said here too. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/cyl...-severe-knocking-top-end-2.html#post153206469

 

[jrs187]

Thanks for your reply. Its just the outer sleeve of the hla im using my phone so I dont know how to post pictures with it.

 

[bryanwheat]

An internal puller with a slide hammer like this, http://www.harborfreight.com/media/...b33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_14671.jpg

 

[jrs187]

Thanks for that link. That is exactly what I needed. I guess I'll be going to the city to get one. Do u know if I can just get the attachments since I already have a slide hammer?

 

[BogusSVO]

Check with AutoZone, ask for the pilot bearing puller set.

 

[bryanwheat]

Thanks for that link. That is exactly what I needed. I guess I'll be going to the city to get one. Do u know if I can just get the attachments since I already have a slide hammer?

You should be able to rent a setup like that at any parts store that has rental tools.

 

[jrs187]

We made something to get it out. We took one attachment for the puller welded a piece on it ground it down to a hook shape then wedged it in so it wouldnt come out. Then pulled with a puller and it came out. I'm just glad that it wasnt all scared up since im doing this on a budget so I can sell the car. I was on my way to deliver the car saturday when the balance shaft belt broke and took out the timing belt. I got lucky no valves got bent in the process.