Why not make it possible to remove lifters without removing head with a bigass drill?

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Mar 22, 2012 | 03:47 PM

rustyventure

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Why not make it possible to remove lifters without removing head with a bigass drill?

After installing a new head and now needing to replace the cam, I was wondering if we could drill out the holes where the pushrods go through and remove the lifters without removing the head. Hmmmm.

Mar 22, 2012 | 04:29 PM

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

Just pull the damn head off and do it right. Drilling is a stupid idea and would only ruin things with metal shavings inside the engine. Lazy will alway cost more than doing the job the right way.

Mar 22, 2012 | 05:43 PM

N8N

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From: Sterling, VA

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I suppose you could drill the head while it's off - if there's enough meat - but then you would have to make some guide plates for the pushrods.

I don't know why the 4.0 doesn't have side covers like some of the older sixes I've worked on... that would make life a lot easier...