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Originally Posted by Toothbrush
The lifter should slip right out with very little effort. If it's truly stuck, that could indicate other problems.
Perhaps others with more expertise can chime in with additional steps I'm sure you need to take.
Might be really helpful to know...
Was this X5 sitting somewhere for a loooonnng time without being driven?
What's the current condition of the oil?
What's the exact type of oil in it now?
What's the oil level?
How often has it been changed in distance (KM/Miles) and time (months)?
When it was running, did it make any loud ticking noise?
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With a flat head screwdriver the lifter actually came out pretty easy. I ordered another OEM lifter for $15 so I'll replace it anyway. Now I'm going to again remove the valve spring to see if its broken and will go from there.