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pat

12-19-2000 13:45:08




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I need to replace the headgasket, I have taken off all the nuts, wiring harness conduit and oil filter etc. on the head and it is "stuck", whats the best way to get it off?

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Pat




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Pat

12-19-2000 20:32:14




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 Re: removing head in reply to pat, 12-19-2000 13:45:08  
Thanks guys, I took a rubber mallet and tapped around the edges and used an old screwdriver and gently worked in in. I had an old chisel put never thought about using that. I got it off with no damage to it.



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9n'er

12-19-2000 16:42:31




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 Re: removing head in reply to pat, 12-19-2000 13:45:08  
What I finally used to remove the head, (after trying all of the methods described below) was to take an old or cheap hardware store wood chisel. I used the widest sacrficial chisel I had (about 1.5"-2") and put a halfway decent edge on it, and worked around the head with a hammer and the wood chisel, tapping it and evenly ensuring the cutting edge was flat on the gasket.

Once I started to make progress I then began to pry it easliy, but progressively more and more until it started to lift. You'll get the hang of it. The studs on mine were rusted enough under the wiring harness tube bracket; that was the area that required more effort to free up. I used PB Blaster on the studs prior to and during the removal. The chisel? it's now in the sacrificial tool bin of abused tools...ready for the next head removal.

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Jimp CO

12-19-2000 14:03:19




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 Re: removing head in reply to pat, 12-19-2000 13:45:08  
This is common.
There are 2-3 ways to loosen it so here goes. I'm sure some one else will have others.
1. Turh the engine over with the starter. (may have to put the plugs back in).The compression will loosen it, but be careful how you keep it from falling off. Best way is to keep 3or 4 studs with nuts on them to keep the head from falling.
2. Use a rubber or leather hammer, a block of wood may work and tap all around the sides of the head. That is the outside edges, the narrow side. This may loosen it up.
3. Use a thin piece of steel (strong putty knife)and tap it in around the gasket. Be careful not to gouge the surface very much.
4. IF you can get an edge that is overhanging, gently pry it up.
Have the head checked for flatness before reinstalling no matter what method you use.

I have had to use a crow bar to "pry" up some heads.

LOL

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Bruce in 100 Mile House

12-19-2000 20:19:43




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 Re: Re: removing head in reply to Jimp CO, 12-19-2000 14:03:19  
After you do get the head off change from studs to bolts.You will be happy for the next time that you did.Good luck Bruce



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