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posted on December 20th, 2003 at 04:24 PM
73 comby heads
i own a 73 combi with a 1800 cc motor in standard condition can anyone tell me can i remove the heads without removing the motor ? i think i
have a loose valve insert in no 3 cyl . or is it easier to remove the motor /?
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posted on December 20th, 2003 at 05:19 PM
Remove the motor, no question.
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posted on December 21st, 2003 at 07:20 AM
It can be done!!!!
Like Dave, I personally would remove the motor first, but it is certainly possible to remove a head without removing the motor.
I suppose it depends on your equipment and situation. If you have access to a good trolly jack and a cement area to do the work, I'd pull the
motor. If you only have spanners and a grassy area to work in, pulling the head alone is probably better.
Just be certain of the problem before you remove the head though
