[carbon02]

Wow-- Thanks for all the great documentation you provide. I've got to do plugs this spring, and those pictures will come in handy.

Do does the crossover need to come all the way out to do the headgasket. You removed a few bolts, I imagine those are in the head so they need to be removed.

The crankshaft locking tool then attaches where the starter goes.

Wow-- Youve got a lot done, and a lot yet to go. I can see why this has caused so many Shortstar's and Northstarts to end up in salvage yards due to costs of this repair.

I really hope your headbolts come out cleanly. So many forums I've seen strongly suggest inserts into the block.

While I'll never tackle it to the level that your doing, the steps and pictures will help in spark plug and possible injector removal.

I hope there is enough clearance for you to be able to get the side cover off for the timing chains with the engine in the car. Good thing it's the front gasket..

Thanks and Good Luck-