First engine Drop...pic

[415pb]

Ok, I know dropping the engine is probably not a big deal, but this was my first time ever. Following the PP tech article made this really easy (thanks PP) and I was stoked to get it out of the car in only a couple of hours by myself. Now I am trying to get the heads off. My question is, how do I get the heat exchangers off. I have the bolts off, but the heat exchangers are not budging. Any secret to this? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rod

[Bleyseng]

Tap them off very lightly. you should junk those rusty he's and get some SSI Stainless 2.0L ones.

Geoff

[415pb]

Thanks Geoff, I got them off and yes I am going to replace them soon...I took the head off and #3 and 4 cylinders. Could you take a look at the pics and tell me what you think. I didn't find any cracks on the head or cylinders, just what appears to be a build up of carbon...



Thanks
Rod

[norustscott]

They need to be really clean to find cracks....Spark plug boss to either valve seat likly

[chrisreale]

You should have them blasted to see if there are any cracks

[DDS]

Exhaust valve seat to port too. Not much metal there and it gets plenty hot. My 2.0 heads had three cracks.

Dave