High mileage lq4 cam and lifters stuck
01-27-2019, 12:40 PM
#1
High mileage lq4 cam and lifters stuck guys I bought a high mileage lq4 out of the junkyard.
every single lifter is stuck. They move freely but won’t come out the top. Fine I thought in I would remove the cam and push them out the bottom.
cam moves freely a few turns then gets stuck. Cam will not come out of the block. I tried taking the rear cover off and tapping the cam out with no success.
any ideas ? Do you think the cam is seized to the cam bearings ?
every single lifter is stuck. They move freely but won’t come out the top. Fine I thought in I would remove the cam and push them out the bottom.
cam moves freely a few turns then gets stuck. Cam will not come out of the block. I tried taking the rear cover off and tapping the cam out with no success.
any ideas ? Do you think the cam is seized to the cam bearings ?
01-27-2019, 01:14 PM
#3
Are you trying to pull them put by hand or using a tool? I have a very long pair of needle nose pliers and the they usually pop right out. Just be careful not to mar them if you plan on reusing them. A little heat from a propane torch or heat gun might help also. As stated above don't try to pull the cam until you get the lifters out of the way first.