removal of 87 4kq head with EM and downpipe attatched

[Tom B]

Hi Jon,
Thanks for the reply, that sounds a lot easier than removing the starter and 
rf engine mount bracket from the engine and then attempting to get vice 
grips on the remains of the EM nuts from the bottom.....

Time to break out the 12pt, 8mm cv bolt tool and have some fun.......

Thanks for the tips and will try to get pics for the lists amusement :-)
tom

>
>	It will come out all right, but be prepared for some fun! At the minimum, 
>remove the RF axle and the CV heat shield. Make sure you have something 
>sturdy to stand on while you pull straight up, then spin the head towards 
>the back of the car, and also turn it counter-clockwise (or something close 
>to that). I might of had the tie-rod out at that point, but I don't fully 
>recall. If you can find someone, have them snap pictures as you do it... it 
>was amusing even from first-person.
>

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