Reality check please. See my earlier post for the reason, but
> basically I am considering removing the left cylinder head to assess a
> problem that I am having with cylinder 6. I have rebuilt engines
> before and don't doubt my capability, but I have heard war stories
> from do-it-yourselfers that have (attempted) to replace the head
> gasket on this engine. I have the valve cover gasket off at this
> point(to check for any obvious cam/valve head damage which is not
> there), and what remains doesn't look too difficult, as long as the
> manifold-to-header nuts come off. The shop manual(s) aren't
> completely helpful because they assume the engine has been removed and
> both heads are being removed. So is this job really the pain in the
> butt I have heard it is, or is it when both heads need to ne removed?
> The right side appears to have more appendages in the way of removing
> the head than the left. Am I deluding myself? Should I let the > dealer/shop do this?
> Thanks alot in advance,
> Greg
Greg, I'm sure your a sharp and talented fellow, but this is a tough task. I have seen plenty of DIY'r handle it, but it usually take a long time. We do complete valve grinds in one day, maybe 1.5 max, so you'll have it back quick.