RJS
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Hi
I discovered I have a broken cylinder head stud. So, even though I have never done this before, the head is coming off. I'll plan to take it slowly and hope to lean on you guys and gals for my questions. Started today and here today's questions:
Thanks
Bob
I discovered I have a broken cylinder head stud. So, even though I have never done this before, the head is coming off. I'll plan to take it slowly and hope to lean on you guys and gals for my questions. Started today and here today's questions:
- When I removed one of the pushrods, one of the tappets flipped and is lying on its side. How big of a deal is this? Can I correct it after the head is off the block? For future reference, is there a way to correct this with the head still on - any tricks?
- I drained the anti-freeze from the lower radiator hose. Will that be sufficient to keep anti-freeze from pouring all over when I remove the head? If not, any other suggestions?
- Should I attempt to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds together as a unit, or separate them and remove the intake manifold first?
- Is it OK to remove the head nuts with an impact wrench? I've been soaking them for two weeks and lightly tested them with a breaker bar today and they're really on there.
- Is it preferred to remove the cylinder head studs before or after removing the cylinder head (I do plan on upgrading to ARP studs and nuts)? The one reason I would consider doing them after is so I can soak them with penetrating oil first - can't do that with the head still on.
Thanks
Bob