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[Charles P]

The purists will throw up their hands in horror but years ago I made a shallow aluminium wedge that works by 'persuading' the head to separate from the block. Once initial separation has been achieved, the rest is relatively easy. Buggers the gasket but never done any damage to a head or a block!

Steve

With the engine in the car I remove the head nuts, screw a couple of hooks into plug holes and lift the front of the car about 6 inches off the ground using a block and tackle swung over a beam. Liberal dose of Plus Gas and leave overnight.

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