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There are two smaller (M8?) bolts on the front of the head and the two bolts that hold the coolant neck onto the head that will be corroded and will likely break when you loosen them. Go ahead and get new ones before you start. The heater valve and hoses will be easier to get to while the head is off as will the lower heater hose above the exhaust manifold. New nuts and bolts for the exhaust manifold to exhaust collector connectors may also be needed as these are likely very corroded. Oil cooler seals can be replaced with the head and exhaust manifold on, but are easier with it off. I suggest leaving the exhaust manifold bolted to the head and remove both together. Bolt it back up before you return the head to the car. When you put the cam housing back on, I suggest jacking up the driver side of the car as high as you can. It makes it easier to place it without the lifters falling out.
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