Originally Posted by Billybob

Any thoughts as to how this advice contradicts the head bolt removal procedure, sequence, and cautions detailed in the FSM particularly regarding the relatively long length of this in-line six alloy head and the price for a replacement. Do you suppose that having a single bolt torqued to spec out of the 26 total securing the cylinder head in position is advised? Unless of course you already know its trash and it will be un-salvageable.