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head stuck to cylinder on GS1100ET

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drewandkellie

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I am in the process of changing the head and base gaskets on my stock 1980 GS1100E. All is going smooth, so far. I removed the 12 head nuts/ bolts as well as the bolt in the front between cylnders 2 and 3. I have hit the base of the head with a rubber mallet but she won't break free. The whole cylinder and head assembly is rocking slightly on the base gasket so I know that the base gasket is free, but the head is stuck to the cylinder. I really do not want to screw this up so I am looking for advice.
 
How about the two end 10mm bolts?
If yes it is probably stuck to the dowels. They are in the center on each end of the cylinder. Give it a good tap here with a piece of wood and a rubber mallet. Can you get it up enough to spray some PB Blaster in there?
 
Like the last post says I think you may have missed these two bolts. Located just outside #1&4 spark plugs. 15 bolts total. good luck.
 
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Block of wood and rubber mallet did the job! Head off!!!
Thanks
Drew
 
Don't forget to change the valve stem oil seals while you have the head off. :D
 
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