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Subject:Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
From:jbclem1
Date:Tue, 1 Feb 2005 19:02:06 -0800

First time I've removed the cylinder heads with the engine in the car, 1983 watercooled.  I'm on the
#1 & #2 side, I've separated the cylinder head about 3/4" from the block(water jacket) and I can see
the cylinders moving with the cylinder head...ie they are sticking to the cylinder head.

I thought I'd stop at this point and ask for some unsticking cylinder heads tips.  I've sprayed
WD-40 like substance as much as I could, I've tapped lightly on the cylinder head hoping the
vibration might free up the rust.  I may take a piece of wood and try tapping on the cylinders.

Any surefire ideas at this point?  I'm trying to avoid removing the engine, and I'd like to keep the
cylinders from coming out with the head.

John

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