Re: Got my manifolds off, but the head is stuck

[Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>]

"Slater, Lawrence P (EDS)" wrote:
> 
> Hi
> 
> If the engine is still in the car do the following
> 
> Put All the plugs back in, and make sure that you have a good battery. Spin
> the engine and the compression should blow the head off the gasket.

  You know, if it's REALLY harsh you can always put the intake
manifold back on and start the car, with all the head
nuts removed.

  If 150psi of starting compression won't fire it, 600psi of
running compression oughta do it. ;>

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Trevor Boicey, P. Eng.
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