> Eyeballing it, perhaps having the head off would be the key,
I remember reading a blow-by-blow once, and thinking "It is easier to pull
the apron!". ISTR he removed not only the head, but the water pump and it's
housing as well. Fan too, I think.
Anyway, I recently did just that, and that is still what I think.
BTW, a 7/16" GearWrench will make removing the apron a lot easier. No room
for a ratchet & socket on most of the bolts, but a GW snakes right in there.
If it's been awhile since it was off, you may also want some "needle nose"
Vise Grips, to pinch the cages around the captive nuts. Also best to douse
all the threads with PB Blaster (or your favorite penetrating oil) a day or
two before you tackle the job.
Randall
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