In a message dated 6/26/00 12:39:35 PM, jrasite@eoni.com writes:

<< The head HAS to come off to
repair it. >>

Jim,
I Helicoiled (if there is such a verb) a stud hole on each side of the
forward exhaust ports without removing the engine.  I do not recall if they
were the upper or lower or one of each.  It was a royal pain in the ass but,
I did them in place.  This was on a stick shift 2WD.  It has been about 7
years since I did it so, if any more of the details come to mind, I'll let
you know.
Rich