<VV> head to block bolts

[J R Read_HML]

Pete...

I've seen no response from others and it appears you need some help here. 
I'm on deadline today and no time to go into it.  First - you are still in 
the Rookie category as someone who has been there before would not have 
allowed the studs to move during disassembly and also would have gotten the 
head nuts off without the use of a cutting tool.

Now, you are going to have to deal with some additional tasks.  I hope a 
couple of guys step up with some advise for you.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pete" <pwilhelm2 at cogeco.ca>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 7:35 AM
Subject: <VV> head to block bolts


When I removed the head,I had some difficulty taking the nuts off these 
bolts. The rear driver's side was the worse one. I finally cut the nut off 
with a dremmel tool.Also,some of the bolts pulled out and others are seized. 
I have purchased new bolts,but have decided to replace only the ones that 
came out or are damaged;i.e. thread ruined. The problem now is how do I 
removed these seized bolts SAFELY?
  Also any advice on how to lower the engine to get the head back on? As you 
can now tell,I removed the head with the engine in place. Will also replace 
motor mount,harmonic balancer,push rod tubes,o rings,exhaust donuts and both 
exhaust logs. Open to all helpful suggestions,as this is my first attempt at 
this and sure do not want to mess it up.
    Thanks;   Pete [use to be "rookie"]
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