Cant get head off - am i missing something

[drumminforev]

I removed all 14 head studs, spark plugs, disconnected exhaust mani, and the brace on the intake mani. But the head wont budge. Where can i safly pry, or what should i do to get it off?

I left the dist, alt, and lower intake mani on.

 

[Dr Evil]

Try removing the alternator completely ...the top bolt goes through a bracket connected to the cylinder head.

Put a wooden stay in one of the inlet runners and lever up gently .

 

[whudafux]

did u take care of the fuel lines? how about the hoses in the back of the engine?

 

[cwapface]

take stuff off until it comes off easily. there i helped

 

[SupaMan]

my head felt like it was still on even after everything was off of it just from being on the motor so long i guess. It took a bit of strength to get it off. there was a hose that could be easily missed at the back of the head that might hold it on also.

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Check to make sure you have ALL the fuel lines off, and check to make sure the pesky coolant line on the back of the head is off.

 

[souprat]

mine was help on there by the old head gasket. i just grabbed a cam gear in each hand gave 'er a yank and it came off.

 

[johnathan1]

There is a little tab on the exhaust side, IIRC, i had to use a big flathead screwdriver to pry the head off...it took a little force, and then just popped right off.

Here is a link...look at the last step:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=EM&Page=39

 

[supraracer49]

I had the same problem until I realized that I didn't unbolt the top alternator bolt.:aigo: Thats probably what your missing. either that or a hose.

 

[plaaya69]

I would check the rear 90degree rubber coolant hose. Its located on the passingerside and the hose runs from the rear of the cylinder head to a metal pipe on the block. Hoes this helps you out.

 

[Syris]

Try a pry bar, if it dont lift the head it one area thats where you need to inspecting more

 

[drumminforev]

Alright so i know i didnt take off the read coolant hose or any alternator bolts so ill try that tomrrow

but im confused at how those are holding the to head the block

 

[johnathan1]

Did anyone see my post?

 

[drumminforev]

a big flathead screwdriver that you had to break the head off...where exactly and why does it have to be broke off

 

[RacerXJ220]

Coolant line going to the throttle body, and the stock BOV vacuum line too.

 

[jmanbball]

a big flathead screwdriver that you had to break the head off...where exactly and why does it have to be broke off

The head sticks to the block usually, due to time, so you have to pop it loose. the alternator bolt will hold the head on, but the rubber hose wouldnt keep you from popping it loose.

 

[thedave925]

Get an engine hoist and lift using the factory provided tabs, SAVE YOUR BACK!!!
-Dave

 

[drumminforev]

lol i didnt see any tabs, where they at

 

[johnathan1]

LOOK AT THE LINK IN MY FIRST POST.

That is a link to the TSRM, and it tells you exactly what to do and where.

 

[drumminforev]

Well i dont know what the hell is going on. I removed the rear coolant hose and i pryed against the head. I pried so hard that i broke my screwdriver in half which slammed my knuckle right into the block, leaving me in pain.

it wont even budge still. I was beating the intake manifold hard sideways with a rubber mallet and the whole motor was shaking, head didnt even come off.

The only bolt i didnt finish taking off before it got dark was the alternator bolt, but that couldnt hold it to the block.

are there any bolts that go in to the block/head sideways? or whats the deal here