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  • dutchdude
    Noobie
    • Nov 2004
    • 6

    #1

    rocker shaft removal

    what do ya'll use to remove the rockershafts for replacement? like what do u use to drive them out, without damaging them?
  • rs4pro3
    R3V Elite
    • Oct 2003
    • 5808

    #2
    I use a socket with the same outside diameter as the shafts and some long extensions, then hammer on the extension(i've got one mangled one to hammer on)
    85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker

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    • cthulu703
      Wrencher
      • Oct 2004
      • 288

      #3
      The rocker shafts should not be difficult to slide out, although mine were due to a warp in the head. I got mine out with a brass drift (always good to use a softer material than what you are hammering on), intending to replace the end caps. I then had the head annealed and pulled straight again.

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      • Jordan
        R3V OG
        • Oct 2003
        • 12907

        #4
        Originally posted by cthulu703
        I then had the head annealed and pulled straight again.
        Who the hell around here did that for you? Dan Hall?
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        • cthulu703
          Wrencher
          • Oct 2004
          • 288

          #5
          Get out of my head!

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          • Jordan
            R3V OG
            • Oct 2003
            • 12907

            #6
            lol. I will take that as a yes.
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            • RedBaron86325
              Grease Monkey
              • Oct 2003
              • 386

              #7
              I've always used a wooden dowel and a rubber mallet. Cleaning the built up gunk on the shafts helps out a lot.
              Don't forget the good things Hitler did.

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              • redbull 325is
                R3V OG
                • Feb 2004
                • 7471

                #8
                is the head still in the car or not?



                Julien
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