cyl. head removal

[studleydave]

could anyone out there recommend how to undo /remove seized and rounded
bolts on bx exhaust downpipe, spring loaded type. considered removing manifold but it's bolts similar. see previous posts ref. this bx. now removing head. i have a hacksaw handy!

[Tim Leech]

have you checked compressiion before you whip the head off, do find it strange its gone just like that!

[Defender110]

Yes Dave listen to Tim, you appear to be steaming ahead here with a problem you have not fully diagnosed. It appears very strange your smoke problems only started after you changed your dizzy cap, have you double / tripple checked you have put the leads on right, have you checked your timing? have you done a pressure or sniff test? have you checked your fuel? (water or diesel in your petrol) What has convinced you that you have to rip the head off?
This car was bought from a very reputable Citroen enthusiast who works in the motor trade, you haven't been stiched!

[studleydave]

hi tim just looked at your reply to post. i'm not that bright but if there is compression problem it occurs to me that the head must come off anyway?

[studleydave]

hi defender 110, thanks for response.firstly no suggestion of rip off just seems to be my poor record with bx's and i've had a few but mainly gsa enthusiast. how can i check for water in fuel and have checked dist leads based on distributor rotating anti-clockwise viewed from cap end.

[ken newbold]

hi tim just looked at your reply to post. i'm not that bright but if there is compression problem it occurs to me that the head must come off anyway?

Indeed, but if there isn't a compression problem, you could be wasting your time.

[Tim Leech]

Get the plugs out and check for compression on all 4 cylinders then see whats what, does the car drive ok or is it misfiring?

Also put the old cap on and see if the smokes goes!

[Gibbo2286]

Double check that you've got the right dist cap, some of them look the same but are about a fifth of a turn out and the rotor arm doesn't line up with the plug lead contacts. Gibbo.