Need help removing Engine block O-rings

NYSpeed Automotive
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I am trying to remove the o-rings so that I can dump this piece of crap copper HG and run my spacer with OEM gaskets. The copper is leaking and is a nightmare.

I picked up some pick and hook tools but the o-ring wire is so difficult to get at. The ends where the wires meet are barely visible, and diffcult to get at with a pick. I have tried a little bit but I am afraid I will do damage to the face of the block.

Any suggestions on how to get these suckers out? http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif

If I leave them in and run the stock metal gaskets, I am told it will not seal and leak.

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Honestly Id recommend a few methods but it would be unbecoming of my professional manner, so your on your own…

However if you really wanted to you could take a small pick and a small hammer and wedge it out then use some sweet irwin pliers to remove the rest.

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tried the pick and hammer. It just bends the fucking tip of the pick over…

4

and i was crying like a baby cuz i couldnt remove some suspension bolts on my car
why not trying heating block?

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I tried putting some heat on them. no luck.