cylinder head

1999 FORD TAURUS
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ADAMSZALEWSKI
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cant get head to come off engine block, all the head bolts are out
Jul 31, 2011 at 8:44 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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If you are sure all head bolts are out, there are 8 bolts per head, it may just be stuck to the gasket, if so i normally get a long flat lever and tape up one end and insert in exhaust or inlet port and gently lift.
Aug 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM
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