Lisle 48300 Push Rod Remover

Worked good for removing rockers on 2004 grand am

Worked perfectly once I got the hang up it. The first time I tried to lift the rocker, the tool slipped off the back and the valve slammed shut. The trick is to push the tool toward the rocker arm at the same time as you're compressing the spring. After figuring that out, I got all 12 pushrods out in about a minute. It was really fast. Others have said that the weld was bad, but mine looked quite strong, and obviously didn't break for me. Seems well constructed. Tool saved a lot of time!

Have not used it yet but it’s just what I need when I do a head gasket repair on my 2004 Impala. Great quality!

Did the famous intake manifold gaskets on a Malibu. This tool is great. Saves a lot of time and reasonable price. Only issue was because of the paint it kept slipping off a few of the rocker arms. Had to use it a certain way to get it to not slip and quickly pull the push rods before it lost grip. I did not have the issue of the weld separating like some reviewers. I used a good amount of force on it too.

I have read some reviews that it bends when used. I dont see how. This is pretty thick metal construction and worked very well for removing the push rods. I can only guess that someone was using it wrong. Because of the spring pressure you might want to wrap a small towel or something around the handle. If you do not work on cars for a living your hands might hurt a bit after getting the push rods out. I had my Girl Friend help - I lifted the rocker arm and she took out / installed the push rods. The fit is perfect and makes removing the push rods very easy. You do not want to unbolt the rocker arms because its an aluminum head and the threads will most likely strip out when you either take the bolts out or try putting them back in. If your doing head gaskets or Intake Manifold Gaskets you need this tool.

This tool is awesome for the GM v6 3.4 it makes removal and replacement of the pushrods without removing the rockers a snap. It has a grove to guide the rod out and then back in. Totally a time saver.

Didn't end up using this since I took the heads off to be checked at the machine shop, however before I decided to send them off I did try it. I can see where people are complaining that the tool can slip off. I grabbed a few rockers and when applying force the tool started to slip off. You have to be careful and apply force in more than one direction to prevent slippage. In the end it's easier to just take the rockers off and retorque them after. A 12 pt socket will allow a 30° turn without a torque angle meter. Just mark the socket and rocker and lift and turn the socket one notch, retighten the rocker so the marks realign. Would not purchase again even if I was not taking the rockers off.

Great tool .very simple easy to use.

Es muy fácil de usar , pero recomiendo que se limpié bien la superficie donde se sujeta ya que el aceite hace que resbale frecuentemente, tal vez si las uñas inferiores fueran algunos mm más largas funcionaria perfecto.. ahorra mucho trabajo y tiempo, la recomiendo..

Very helpful tool for lower intake manifold gaskets on 3.1L and 3.4L engines as i work for GM and i personally say this is a helpful tool. I do not use this tool everyday because we just do not see any older vehicles much anymore but done a fair share of lower intake manifold gaskets on those engines and can say the tool does speed up the process. The tool does require a bit of technique and practice too use just because i think the design of the tool so if you have never used a tool like this it will require practice. First i would make sure you push the lever up in the exact plane of the rocker arm if not then it will slip off and the rocker arm will slam down and bust your knuckles. Second, Lower the tool slowly and only lift up until the push rod can clear its cup. Don't try to get a lot of clearance because a lot of pressure is on the spring. Third, do not try to take the push rod out from the side, it will not happen. Five, I have seen a few reviews that it doesn't provide enough leverage to open the valve to remove the push rod. Sort of but not entirely, if you look on the side of the tool near the handle. It fits a 3/8 ratchet or breaker bar for additional leverage. It does provide more leverage. *I want others to know that when using the tool weather with or without a breaker bar for additional leverage, ensure when you are forcing the spring down which will open the valve to make sure the cylinder to NOT at TDC because if it is the valve will contact the top of the piston and if more pressure is applied it could wrap or bend the valve and more than a gasket is your problems.* Additional when removing the push rods ensure to keep them IN ORDER because they are different lengths and if mixed up, damage WILL occur. Otherwise the tool is unique all a solid well built tool and does the job because i will say it now that it is a pain in the a$@ to remove the rocker arms and then having to re-torque them which in my job. Time is money, so if your needing, having, or going to be doing an lower intake gaskets on push rod engines. Don't hesitate to push this simple tool because money saved is more money spent on tools.

This made the job of installing upper and lower intake manifold gaskets an absolute breeze on my 97 Lumina with a 3100. No need to let go the roller rockers and having to deal with retorquing them properly - this significantly cut the repair time down.

Made pulling push rods a breeze for my lower intake gaskets on a GM 3.4. Amazing tool... A Must!

Its a good tool - just remember to turn engine to take pressure off valve springs or tool slips off.