AFM Lifter Stuck in Lifter Bore

[intergalactron]

So... I have an AFM lifter jammed in it's bore. Anyone have any tips or tricks on how to get that out?

Secondarily, is that lifter bore serviceable? I am assuming it's damaged, or will be damaged by the time the lifter is out of there...

 

[Geotrash]

So... I have an AFM lifter jammed in it's bore. Anyone have any tips or tricks on how to get that out?

Secondarily, is that lifter bore serviceable? I am assuming it's damaged, or will be damaged by the time the lifter is out of there...

Is the cam still in the block? If not, perhaps you can drive it out from the top. Some machine shops have the ability to put a sleeve in the lifter bore to repair it. Those bores do need to be in spec to keep the lifter firmly in place and to retain oil pressure. But the engine will need to come out of the truck to do it. At that point, maybe just have them do the work of getting the lifter out, too.

 

[intergalactron]

Cam is still in the block. I figure the motor has got to come out. No matter what. Who knows how much metal got spread around in there. And once the motor is out, I can't feature not doing a total rebuild. What a can of worms... I figured that lifter bore could be sleeved, but I wasn't sure.

 

[Geotrash]

Cam is still in the block. I figure the motor has got to come out. No matter what. Who knows how much metal got spread around in there. And once the motor is out, I can't feature not doing a total rebuild. What a can of worms... I figured that lifter bore could be sleeved, but I wasn't sure.

Seriously a can of worms. But, it will be better than new after a rebuild.