Just DONT do what I did.
Tried the hammer and block trick, no luck.  Got frustrated and started
dropping the head and sleeve assembly, now completely removed from engine,
on the floor.  I broke a skirt off the sleeve before the things came loose.
I knew better, guess I just needed an excuse to give up on the WB idea
altogether.  Sorry, this is no help, just be careful with the liners, they
are fragile.

-----Original Message-----
From: KENWILFY@AOL.COM <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 10:09 PM
Subject: Heads stuck to piston sleeve

>Uh I have a slight problem.  Working on a customer's van which overheated
and
>it seems that the heads are majorly stuck to the piston sleeves.  I have
>pulled the head away from the case enough to see the sleeves coming with
it.
>I have tried tapping with a hammer and a wooden block, WD-40, shaking.  Any
>idea how to unstick these beasties?  Maybe a solvent to soften the head
gasket
>cement?  Any help would be appreciated.
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16