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| Tweet Topic Started: May 27 2013, 03:53 PM (817 Views) | |
| geomark | May 27 2013, 03:53 PM Post #1 |
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I am getting ready to install a rebuilt cylinder head on my 91. The new head does not have the two alignment pins - should I remove the ones from the old head? Any suggestions for getting the old ones out? Can I / should I get new ones? Thanks. |
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| Deleted User | May 27 2013, 04:10 PM Post #2 |
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The alignment pin P/N is P/N 04211-13189. $1.74 each from Suzuki. They are reusable if you don't damage them. Use a propane torch or heat gun to heat the area of the head around the pin. Spray on some sort of penetrating oil. They might come out by gently using Vice-Grips. Or, you can get a long pin punch and tap them out through the head bolt hole through the top of the head. Don't worry if you ding them up a little bit. Smooth off the rough edges, and put them back in service. |
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| geomark | May 27 2013, 10:08 PM Post #3 |
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Thanks. I will try some heat. |
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