

| Subject: | Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover |
| From: | Robert Cardo |
| Date: | Sat, 23 Jul 2005 13:08:41 -0500 |
The probelm here is the dissimilar metals of the studs / bolts to the alumium heads. Electrolosis is a pain to deal with, especially where it's difficult to get to, as in the head exhaust flange area. Heating up the engine won't relly help, as it's not rely getting white hot. I removed all 8 nut's , bolts, and studs, in 15 minutes, by just geting them hot. One look at them and I didn't even try to yank on them without heating them up. The rest of the exhaust bolts were done the same way, and I saved a bunch of time, energy, aggravation, and new catch phrases that I wouldn't want to repeat. ~: ) Then after it was all said and done I went and bought a bottle of 2500 degree anti seize, and all stainless nuts, bolts, flatwasher's, and lock washer's. everthing got them on the bottom side of the Van. This job will be easier the next time around .
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