Head Question??

[jperez77]

Im changing the heads out on my 98 cobra with stock manifolds, can the heads be pulled out with the motor in the car with the manifolds attached still? It seems a lil tight but they do look like that they can be lifted out with the manifold still bolted up. In help will be appreciated. TIA Jason

 

[9646stang]

Yes they can I had to change a head gasket like that once.
They are not light though and wear gloves I lifted mine off by grabing the cams and cut my hands up. Also take your hood off. And good luck.

 

[jperez77]

Yes they can I had to change a head gasket like that once.
They are not light though and wear gloves I lifted mine off by grabing the cams and cut my hands up. Also take your hood off. And good luck.

Thanks for the reply i guess the hood comes off today, I didnt know that changing these heads out i was gonna have to take apart half the car. lol :shrug:

 

[9646stang]

Its not to bad just dont drop anything down the front of the oil pan. when you have it apart you will know what I mean. Good luck. Also get new head bolts they say that the bolts are a one time use bolt whatever that means.

 

[jperez77]

Yeah i got the timing cover off already and i know what u mean about the pan, cause that would suck. I bought the motorsport heading changing kit with all the gaskets and new head bolts.