84 fieor-- 94 N* swap (Page 9/24) Will JAN 19, 04:07 PM quote Originally posted by mcfrandon: yeah the alignment dowel/collars in the block that align the cylinder head to the block. 2 on each side. Pack the head bolt hole full of grease, then use a pin punch that closely fits the hole in the dowel and drive the dowel out with hydraulic pressure. mcfrandon JAN 20, 12:20 AM i couldnt get the hydraulic trick to work.. i think it could be because the dowl sits flush on a shelf so you cant get pressure under it Will JAN 20, 09:36 AM I've done it... pressure goes everywhere. It may be finnicky to get all the air out of the bolt hole, though. mcfrandon JAN 21, 12:03 PM ok I finally go it out. I started cleaning the deck but dont seem to be making very good progress with a plastic scraper and gasket remover. I haven't read anything about people getting the deck or head resurfaced on this engine Will JAN 21, 12:59 PM Careful work with a carefully sharpened metal gasket scraper, some water and 2000 grit sandpaper or emery paper works for me. Don't use power tools. I had my block decked when I build my engine. It's a good idea in order to get the surface finish on the deck right when using MLS gaskets. mcfrandon JAN 21, 08:30 PM man this deck cleaning is a slow process. Even a scuff pad on a drill is too much? Also before i bite the bullet on the MLS head gaskets, are the victor reinz nitroseal head gaskets the same basic construction as stock? http://www.rockauto.com/cat...k=2654938&cc=1026234 It looks like they should hold up better with the outer steel layer. Will JAN 21, 08:52 PM DO NOT use power tools on the deck surface. IXSLR8 JAN 22, 01:57 AM Those are graphite faced like the original GM style gaskets. Not as good as the Cometic. Use some Hylomar sealer on your head surfaces. Like Will said. No power tools on your deck work, eh. mcfrandon JAN 22, 08:18 PM ok right i didnt use any power tools, i just did the best i could with the scraper and 2k grit. the stains will be ok i think. I haven't read anything against doing this but you can rotate the crank with the cylinder heads off right? without pushing out any sleeves correct? Looks like the sleeves are cast in place Will JAN 22, 09:05 PM Correct... you won't pop the sleeves out. This is not a 4.9.