# Snapped CAS sr20det / stuck in head **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 12, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065 "2015-04-12T16:06:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bretcarlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bretcarlson](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bretcarlson)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/1 "2015-04-12T16:06:38Z")
Hey dudes, I was pulling the head off my motor today and was not able to remove the cas. Once I got it to move a bit, I noticed it was broken between the head and the actual part that sits against the head. When I twist the cas, the gear moves, but the main body that sits in the head is actually broken. Therefore, I cannot even pull the cas from the head at all. I hope I have made it somewhat clear to understand. Has this happened to anyone before, and is there a way to pull it out so I can replace the unit? Thanks in advance for any help, it would be greatly appreciated. (These photos are from google, not mine!) [![http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag154/bretcarlson/Untitled_zpsms1r6jss.png](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag154/bretcarlson/Untitled_zpsms1r6jss.png)](http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/bretcarlson/media/Untitled_zpsms1r6jss.png.html) [![http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag154/bretcarlson/untitled1_zpsfl92lsiz.png](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag154/bretcarlson/untitled1_zpsfl92lsiz.png)](http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/bretcarlson/media/untitled1_zpsfl92lsiz.png.html) Bret 647-960-9715 ---
**Author:** ![nate10](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nate10/32/5723_2.png) [@nate10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nate10)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/2 "2015-04-13T08:27:12Z")
Not be rude, but if you can’t figure that out! You probably shouldn’t be pulling the head off any engine in the first place! ---
**Author:** ![bretcarlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bretcarlson](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bretcarlson)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/3 "2015-04-13T09:29:48Z")
> [@nate10](#): > > Not be rude, but if you can’t figure that out! You probably shouldn’t be pulling the head off any engine in the first place! No prob man. Removing a head isn’t very hard, I ran into this problem and thought someone might have had a similar experience. Cams are out and this thing is stuck in there. If you have anything relevant or helpful to say about my issue that would be great. ---
**Author:** ![KA24Power](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ka24power/32/5595_2.png) [@KA24Power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KA24Power)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/4 "2015-04-13T10:24:05Z")
Tap it out with a hammer ---
**Author:** ![bretcarlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bretcarlson](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bretcarlson)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/5 "2015-04-13T10:36:36Z")
will keep trying that method ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/6 "2015-04-13T11:11:00Z")
Really? Removing the head of a motor is easier than figuring out how to remove an already broken object from a hole with ample room to use some sort of device that hits things? ---
**Author:** ![bretcarlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bretcarlson](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bretcarlson)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/7 "2015-04-13T11:35:48Z")
Ok ok, maybe I need to hit it harder. Thanks for all your help! ---
**Author:** ![myred240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c5a1d2/32.png) [@myred240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/myred240)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snapped-cas-sr20det-stuck-in-head/272065/8 "2015-04-25T17:35:35Z")
Try squirting some Move-It or PB Blaster around the broken piece stuck in the head, let it sit for 5-10 minutes then try hitting it out. Also try tapping aroung the broken piece and on the head where it is stuck to loosen it.