Pushrod Removal/Head Gaskets

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Pushrod Removal/Head Gaskets

Post by Matt » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:10 am

Can you remove the pushrods without removing the engine (With 2" Lift)? I am looking at finally doing my Valve stem seals and was going to do the head gaskets at the same time. I would like to leave the engine in car if possible. Can it be done? And what is everyones opinion/experience with Protorque VRS kits?
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Post by BRUMBERTY » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:28 am

They did allow for this in the factory (the holes in your frame rails),
but will the lift affect it?.......hmm'
Have a look under the hood and see if they still line up, the holes and your rockers that is.

Its easier to pull the whole lot out most of the time.
Sorry I cant be more help.
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Post by Matt » Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:09 pm

Cheers Mate,That should make it easier, i didn't want to pull the engine out if i could avoid it, and it sounds like with a bit of playing i might be able to, i.e droping the engine mounts and lifting slightly. Has anyone done this with a lift by any chance.
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'86 Brumby - Dual Port Heads, 5 Speed Dual Range, Custom Cam, Tuned Weber, Tuned Suspension, 2" Body Lift Kit, LSD, 14" rims, 2.25" Exhaust, Snorkel, Dual Batteries, DVD Player, UHF, VHF, etc. Offically now part of the 350, 000 km Club! :) And still pulling like a freight train.
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Post by MUDRAT » Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:54 pm

Unfortunately . . . You'll have to lift the engine. You won't need to pull it out but you'll have to jack it up an inch or two after undoing the engine mounts.
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Post by Suby Wan Kenobi » Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:42 pm

Im pretty sure with a 3in lift you can do it from underneath, but an idea might be to just undo the engine mounts and jack the engine slightly from side to side to get the heads off
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Post by dirty skirt » Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:50 pm

with the 4in lift in mine i can do it in the car cause every bolt and nut is easily accessable ive got to do my headgaskets tomorrow it will only take me about 4 hours due to the lift cause everything is easy to get to

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