87 190e 2.3 changing head gasket

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Hi anybody changed a head gasket in a 190e 2.3?

I have rounded up most of the tools, the 12 points head bolt. And the T 40 6 point to do the 3 bolts inside the timing chain chamber.

Also need to find a way of pulling the screw/stud that fasten the right side timing chain plastic cover. Suppose to be 2 of these funny contraption.

The exhaust manifold doenst look like it can slide out by itself. May need to undo the left engine mount bolt & jack her up so the engine can tilt to right hopefu;; enuf room for the exhaust mani to slide out.
If I can clear up all the paraphenelia the head should come apart.
It all started out with no compression on one cyl.

Any better suggestions besides taking the head off? I cant think of any at the moment.

To the professionals is probably a real cinch, as they do this 3 x a week.
any input will be greatly appreciated.