>From: jbclem1

>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.

You should be able to see the ears on the cylinders. I am not sure exactly
what they are called. When I did mine I had a cylinder stick on each side. I
took a screw driver and gently pryed between the ear on the cylinder and the
head. No banging rattling or hammering needed.

Michael Knight
'77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde"
'85 Vanagon GL, nameless