VQphantom

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Heres some pics.......Its the bent up tube

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

They're pressed into the head, but good luck getting it out.

VQphantom

iTrader: (10)

So they are possible to get out right?

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

Theoretically, yes. In practice, you end up just tearing it up. Keep on working at it, eventually you'll get it out.

Looks like it's on the block, if you can get the head off and take it to Frank, I'm sure he can pop it out rather easily.

Conrad283

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What are you doing, and how did you know something was wrong?

VQphantom

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Im doing a small build and trying to see what kinda power/track times i can get out of it. i bought this motor and had it sittin in my house for a awhile and when i remove the valve cover the tube was slightly bent .Then i called my self trying to get it out and it got worst.lol

Conrad283

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I see ... What type of build?

Is it a VQ30?

VQphantom

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Im thinking about doing 3.0 heads on the 3.5 block maybe some new rods and pistons, headers , mevi and exhaust .

Shift_Knob

why not just get a metal cone and tap it in with a hammer??

Conrad283

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Cool, good luck.

VQphantom

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I was thinking about that but where do i get such a tool lol or thingy ?

Q8BallMAXIMA

Could you use a metal funnel and shape a dowel on the end to match the funnel angle and stick the dowel end into the funnel and tap the flat side of the dowel with a hammer? Might be worth a try?

JNCoRacer

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Hardware store. Its a weighted tool used to make sure something is vertical. I cant think of the actual name of it, but its hung by a piece of string or wire.

MOHFpro90

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Its called a plumb bob (sp?) IIRC

Feldman

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plumb bob

VQphantom

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Lmao for some reason this tool is funny to me but ok interesting...... A plumb bob i'll look it up

Feldman

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i think it could work for you but i would also use a pipe or dowel or pretty much anything else rigid that barely fits inside the tube. Once you use the plumb bob to round the opening use the dowel or whatever you find to finish it off or else you will split the tube

VQphantom

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Oh ok thanks for all the input here I'll the suggestions and i'll be back with the pics

Shift_Knob

i have a exhaust pipe expander thats basically a iron cone that you hammer in the end of the pipe thats where i got the idea from. the plumb bob is a good idea but most of the time they are made from brass that would prob to too soft to be very effective here. if you can find a steel or stainless plumb bob that would work better. another option would be a pair of pliers and just bend it back little at the time. just keep working your way around the tube. who cares if it is scratched up no one will see it but you and it done have to be 100% round to seal just as long as the socket and plug will fit in the hole.