Date:         Sun, 26 Aug 2001 10:04:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Separating heads from cylinders
Comments: To: jromas@COLUMBUS.RR.COM
Content-Type: text/plain

How will this separate the heads from the cylinders? Won't this only push
out the head and cylinder?

I have had luck by wedging a chisel between the head and metal ears on
the cylinder. Keep one side of the chisel flat against the head to
prevent marring.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis temporarily hailing from OKC
86 Transporter Crew Cab , 60 356 Coupe
http://NekSiwel.20m.com/


On Sun, 26 Aug 2001 08:05:37 -0400 Joe Romas <jromas@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
writes:
> Mike,
>
> Several have mentioned putting oil in the stuck cylinders, put the
> plug/s
> back in and turn the engine by hand with a wrench on crankshaft
> pulley.
>
> Joe
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Collum" <collum@BANGORNEWS.INFI.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 9:26 PM
> Subject: Separating heads from cylinders
>
>
> > I'm trying to remove the heads from my '84 GL but they are REALLY
> stuck to
> the cylinders.  I don't want to remove the jugs unless I
> > absolutely have to. (Engine in vehicle).
> >
> > What has worked for you folks?
> >
> > Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> >

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