Don, 
    This happens and cannot be avoided.  I don't recall all the details of the job(did it last year), but I posted a how-to for the sake of archiving after I did it. It takes no special tools-just large hose clamps and the likes.  However, I did this procedure with the engine out of the vehicle.  It took one hour or so to put the jugs back in place properly.  I hate when you ask a question and the answer is "see the archives," but I must point you there as my memory is no longer fresh on this procedure. 
Good luck!
Jay, the lone listmember out in Indiana;)
    Today I began working on replacing the head gasket on the right side of my engine. Only problem is, the piston sleeves are stuck to the head. I don't want to pull the head off with the sleeves attached, per Boston Bob's directions....
     
    So, what to do? I can see them through the gap between the block and head and they look kinda rusty. Am I outta luck? Can I use some kind of chem to break it free?
     
    Thanks,
     
    Don Preston
    '87 Wolfy GL
    -Betsy the Mp3 Bus-

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