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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: [xj-s] Head Pulling
In message <Pine.SUN.3.95.980714175148.28849B-100000@linet01> John Napoli writes: > On Sat, 11 Jul 1998, Kirbert wrote: > > > I was also wondering about simple prying. I'm thinking about laying > > a large Allen wrench in the V alongside the inner edge of the head, > > and then inserting a big f___ing screwdriver -- er, pry bar -- OVER > > the Allen wrench and into the freeze plug holes along that edge of > > the head, and prying upward at that point. > > > I would pry first. As long as you can pry in a non-destructive way, it > is the simplest first thing to try. Also, use something like PB instead > of Liquid Wrench as it has better penetrating capabilities. I read in the July issue of the JEC mag that alloy wheel cleaner, left to soak the head studs overnight, then "neutralized" with a generous shot of WD40 should work. Anyone tried this and/or care to comment ? Specifically, what does alloy wheel cleaner do to an aluminium head ? Regards, -- Stefan Schulz jaguar@suaviter.demon.co.uk '88 XJ-S V12, UK version
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