Don't forget the two "hidden" bolts at the front of the head. They are located inside the head, at the front webbing. Stuff a rag into the cavity formed when you remove the cam gears.

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yessir I am aware of that as I have been scanning the head gasket for a bit. I have a set of mechanical fingers if things start getting out of hand, already had to use it once lol any advice on the bearing pin extraction?