dyeguy1212

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it's wayyyy easier to remove the two bolts holding the cat to the exhaust manifold flange and take the head out with manifold attached.


Then you're free to do surgery on the manifold and studs outside the truck.

techrep

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will it come out like that...

Tazzfx

4 wheel drive..

techrep

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Did you drop the starter ?

Tazzfx

Matter of fact yes-but for other reasons. Thinking back it probably helped...

Tazzfx

Actually, no-it didn't help dropping the starter. Can't see how it would. Basically went through passenger side wheel well.

Fx4Mark

You do not need to remove the motor to pull the head i just did it myself on both heads. Don't try and pull the manifold off it's going to be heavy, but not worth the aggravation. dyeguy1212 is right! Detach the manifold where it connects to the cat flange only!!! The biggest problem is going to be, fighting it past your a/c accumulator and hose. But before doing any of that do a compression and leak down test to be sure. The cost of the gaskets and head bolts and all the things that go along with it add up quick.

Leland Hewlett

I'm in the process of removing the head off my 5.4 having trouble getting the timing cover off I got all the bolts out that I can see but something is holding it any suggestions I'm hoping somebody can help me

vintageman

Did you take the 4 oil pan bolts off in the front? Gotta get underneath with a 10mm wrench if I remember right. Good luck.
Tom

dyeguy1212

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Why would I suggest it if it didn't?


You need a second person to help you line up the studs on the manifold when you reinstall. But removal is easy.