HELP! cannot seperate cyl head from block

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Jan 24, 2019 | 12:36 PM

Grayslope1912

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HELP! cannot seperate cyl head from block

Anybody have an idea of how to seperate cylinder head from block - 2004 5.7 hemi. before anyone asks, yes all cyl head bolts are out - all 15 of them.

Jan 24, 2019 | 12:39 PM

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Jan 24, 2019 | 12:49 PM

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The cylinder head is stuck to the block. Everthing has been taken off the head - bolts, intake, lifters, pushrods, exhaust, I mean everthing. BUT the head is stuck to he block. Anybody have an idea of how to seperate the head from the block??

Jan 24, 2019 | 01:16 PM

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rubber mallet might work

Jan 24, 2019 | 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21

rubber mallet might work

GOT IT OFF!!!!
I had seen that video before, but a light bulb went off in my head. I forgot one bolt - the one in the very front - timing chain cover to to the head. Took that out and we are good to go! Thanks for reminding me!!
Now to get these heads to a machine shop! New seats, valves, springs, etc