does the 16mm air conditioning hose that crosses over the valve cover interfere with the head removal?

can i leave it in place?

thus far: 7 of 8 exhaust manifold nuts and 3 header pipe to exhaust manifold nuts having bathed in blaster for only 24 hours crack loose easily...........whew.... the 8th appears unhappy and shall soak a while longer before being coaxed.

intake manifold comes off (to be gently leaned backwards towards the master cylinder shortly after i get the throttle body out, no troubles appear on either

question: is it is good idea or not to support with rope or such the intake and all its stuff from say a hook on the open hood?

this will make it easy to clean out the flame trap...yea

i think i should replace the crank sensor. mine seems fine but it is so easy now i think i would be foolish not to as long as i am there.......yes, no....maybe?

i will check the 2 heater hoses and clamps........if good leave?

my water pump is fine BUT it is original (203,000) am i being stupidly cheap not to replace it now? yea , i can see your eyes roll.

timing belt and tensioner will be replaced BUT the seals ALL look clean and dry.........should i leave them or replace them? how about the sprocket? seems fine.

last stupid question: i am not arnold swartzenegger. the head looks awkward and heavy to lift out. any tips for saving my back?

plastic ONLY scrapers to clean the bottom of the head?