[TR] blown headgasket without milky coolant or oil?

[tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)]

> I got the manifolds and thermostat housing off.  I just took the head
> nuts
> off the studs.  Do I need to take the studs off too?

No.  I almost never remove the studs unless there is a problem, and even
then I remove the head first.

To loosen the head, I find that it is usually sufficient to gently pry
between the bottom of the water outlet and the water pump housing.  Once the
front moves up a bit, wiggle it up and down while lifting on the rear, and
it usually comes up.  Don't forget it has to come up square, otherwise it
will bind on the studs.

However, if the head is stuck like that, then IMO the liners will be stuck
as well, and not likely to move.

-- Randall