I found head studs

[Cobia245]

I have a 87 GN with a blown head gasket. I was getting ready to tear down the head when I found out I have head stud. Now I have to pull the motor out. Did the factory use head studs or did someone take this head off before. Also head gaskets some say us Fel-Pro 9441-pt some say only use original GM or should I use GM 2 steel shims and a sealer.

 

[Raymond Bunch]

Yes, that engine was probably out before due to having head studs.

Also, I would go with the Fel Pro 9441PTs, they are excellent stock replacements.

 

[Mark E.]

Some newer studs come out with an allen wrench.

If not, you could lock 2 nuts together and back them out.

Or like me, just use vice grips and buy new studs with the allen.

 

[BadAssGN]

yeah, don't pull the engine, you only have to remove the three studs near the heater box, the head will come off, you just have to hold your tounge the right way.:tongue:

I've done several this way.

 

[bison]

If there are no allen head sockets on the studs remove the mounts and drop the engine down carefully on the crossmember and you will gain a lot of room.