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Subject:Re: How to remove pushrod tube shield??
From:Bill Davidson
Date:Mon, 28 Aug 2000 07:47:05 -0700

, it appears that one must
> remove the pushrod tube shield.  However, upon inspection, it appears that
> two of the four bolts involved in removing this shield also serve as bolts
> that connect the exahust to the head.  I'd rather not play around with
> these bolts (look pretty rusty) just to have a better look at the head
> gasket.

Spray with WD-40 a few times letting sit a few hours between each time...
then the rusty bolts should be easier to remove...
But... really there's nothing you can do about the drip by looking at it...
you need new head gaskets... :(

Bill

> So, is there any other way to do this that I'm missing?  I imagine that
> the source of the leak is not something easier to fix, but it would be
> nice to make sure before I start investigating head gasket repair.
>
> Thanks,
> David
>