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I agree that a header installation is a good opportunity to pull the heads off because the headers are a difficult part of the head removal process. That being said, removing the heads is a labor-intensive process, please take a good look at the engine section regarding head removal pages 6-28 – 6-56. To give you an idea of the labor involved. As an example, look at step 9 on page 6-50 that shows the torque sequence for the front and rear cam holders-it takes a long time to tighten these down properly—and that’s a relatively easy part of the procedure. Again, although it is not necessary to remove the engine, it may turn out to be a less expensive option because of reduced labor costs and higher-quality workmanship (it’s a real pain to bend over the engine compartment for a few days).

You will want to have all the new gaskets, seals, belts, crush washers and hoses ready to go. Do you plan on taking the heads to a machine shop? Are you going to replace your valve seals—it may be a good time to do it?

Good luck,

DanO

<blockquote data-quote="DanO" data-source="post: 335752" data-attributes="member: 4401">I agree that a header installation is a good opportunity to pull the heads off because the headers are a difficult part of the head removal process.&nbsp; That being said, removing the heads is a labor-intensive process, please take a good look at the engine section regarding head removal pages 6-28 – 6-56.&nbsp; To give you an idea of the labor involved.&nbsp; As an example, look at step 9 on page 6-50 that shows the torque sequence for the front and rear cam holders-it takes a long time to tighten these down properly—and that’s a relatively easy part of the procedure.&nbsp; Again, although it is not necessary to remove the engine, it may turn out to be a less expensive option because of reduced labor costs and higher-quality workmanship (it’s a real pain to bend over the engine compartment for a few days).You will want to have all the new gaskets, seals, belts, crush washers and hoses ready to go.&nbsp; Do you plan on taking the heads to a machine shop?&nbsp; Are you going to replace your valve seals—it may be a good time to do it?Good luck,DanO</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DanO, post: 335752, member: 4401"] I agree that a header installation is a good opportunity to pull the heads off because the headers are a difficult part of the head removal process. That being said, removing the heads is a labor-intensive process, please take a good look at the engine section regarding head removal pages 6-28 – 6-56. To give you an idea of the labor involved. As an example, look at step 9 on page 6-50 that shows the torque sequence for the front and rear cam holders-it takes a long time to tighten these down properly—and that’s a relatively easy part of the procedure. Again, although it is not necessary to remove the engine, it may turn out to be a less expensive option because of reduced labor costs and higher-quality workmanship (it’s a real pain to bend over the engine compartment for a few days). You will want to have all the new gaskets, seals, belts, crush washers and hoses ready to go. Do you plan on taking the heads to a machine shop? Are you going to replace your valve seals—it may be a good time to do it? Good luck, DanO [/QUOTE]

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