I wrote:
>> I want to leave the head torqued down, and I don't want to
>> remove the pan...
>>
>> Anywhoo - can I double-nut those studs and pull 'em out..?
>
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>Yes, but it isn't easy getting everything back together. Can
>be done, but isn't a fun job. Dropping the pan helps.
Well, I'll be pulling the head off after I inspect the chains;
I just want to leave everything in as-run condition until I
examine everything. Reassembly will be fine; I may have to loosen
some of the pan bolts, though, from reading this:
>Because of the 10mm pump stud (be CAREFUL if you attempt to
>get it out!) and the alignment dowels, the cover has to go on
>dead straight.
Forgive my ignorance, especially as it will likely be obvious
once I tear into it, but what it the 10mm pump stud?
>Good Luck
>Jim
Thanks again and again, Jim, you've been very helpful!
Kyle
off to Harbor Freight for snap ring pliers to tear that 5spd up!
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