Re: Dead 'rocco

[Bob Hruska <hruska@pobox.com>]

On Mon, 10 Aug 1998, Kevin wrote:

> Just remember to get the 12pt (12mm??) tool for the head bolts, and GET NEW
> head bolts. All I had to buy was a headgasket ($15) and the bolts ($12). I
> didn't remove the exhaust manifold or the intake manifold. 
> Make sure to get some stong cleaner like paint stripper to remove the nasty
> carbon deposits on the head and pistons.  

I assume you unhooked the downpipe from the exhaust manifold and pulled
the head and both manifolds as one unit?  I guess that would be a heck
of a lot easier than removing the exhaust manifold...

> 	In my opinion, you dont need to do anything to the head if you dont want.
> I just took a bigass file to the head the second time, and with a few
> strokes tried to flatten the high spots a bit. Working great so far! (8 mos).

Yikes!


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