This how-to will tell you how to make your own lash adjuster (lifter) removal tool. This is a specialized tool that Mitsubishi used to make removing and replacing lifters easy. In the past, people have used long-bladed screw drivers and crow bars. Now, you can use this tool which will make it much easier.
This is what it said on the packaging about the tool:
Here is a good article on how to replace your lifters:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/265060-how-replace-lash-adjusters-lifters.html
If you follow that article, this tool will replace the use of the crow bar and make the removal and replacement process a lot easier.
Here is a picture of the tool for reference when making it.
The PDF file attached to this post is a template. The tool was traced and then scanned. It is .065" thick.
This is what it said on the packaging about the tool:
In Mitsubishi built engines a special tool is needed to depress the valve spring for removal of the hydraulic valve lifters. The tool slides between the cam tower and the cam lobe over the valve spring retainer. By pulling up on the tool the valve spring is depressed and the hydraulic valve lifter can be removed. The tool is also used to replace the hydraulic valve lifter by again depressing the valve retainer with the tool and then returning the valve lifter to its proper position.
Here is a good article on how to replace your lifters:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/265060-how-replace-lash-adjusters-lifters.html
If you follow that article, this tool will replace the use of the crow bar and make the removal and replacement process a lot easier.
Here is a picture of the tool for reference when making it.
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The PDF file attached to this post is a template. The tool was traced and then scanned. It is .065" thick.
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