I'm in the middle of changing my head gasket and I can't get the head to come off. I counted the head bolts to make sure I had them all out, I removed the bolts holding it to the timing chain cover as well as the manifold and chain. But the head won't move at all, am I forgeting something? Do I just need a bigger hammer.
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My friend and I had the same problem replacing his 92 nv M50 HG. We used a large rubber mallot and whacked it pretty good, just be careful.Comment
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Keep in mind the head weighs a fair amount. You might not even be lifting it enough to get it off.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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The head gasket is probably stuck to the head and the block, preventing you from removing it. Try wedging a plastic putty knife in between the head and the block to see if you can get it free. I wouldn't use anything metal however as you could damage the mating surface of both the head and the block.Comment
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dont forget the small torques. on the intake side, near the vanos, there is a recessed hole (probabily filled with oil) that has a smaller torques bolt. jason
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Originally posted by Jason89i View Post
Exactly what I was thinking, 2 or 3 on the front if I remember right, you will need a 1/4 drive torx E8 socket to get in there though
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on m50, there are 3 small torx, on m52 there are 2.Comment
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Where is the third bolt? I only removed 2.Comment
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Right behind the chain guide.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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That was it thanks.Comment
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