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    Quick question- replacing headgasket in car becuase I started loosing coolant and white smoke from the rear
    Can I re-use the cylinder head bolts?

  • #2
    yes
    91GL BP/F3A with boost
    13.79 @ 100, 2.2 60' on 8 psi and 155R12's

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    • #3
      Thx

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      • #4
        Got all the headbolts off but for some reason the head is stuck to the block - any tricks for getting it off?

        Tryin to look around for brackets i'd miss but i can't find anything that would keep it on!

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        • #5
          use a wooden handle to break it loose, if your thinking that it's just going to come of with your hands, it will need some help but make sure you have removed all fasteners. Good luck.
          An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

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          • #6
            There is a hidden bracket in the back near the firewall as well.


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            • #7
              I have always reused the head bolts with zero issues.


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              • #8
                got it! you are absolutely right - just had to pry it

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                • #9
                  When you install, do it in 3 stages, with the last at 70lb-ft.
                  Trees aren't kind to me...

                  currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
                  94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.

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