# Need help removing Engine block O-rings

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-removing-engine-block-o-rings/14364>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [July 10, 2006, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-removing-engine-block-o-rings/14364 "2006-07-10T12:15:27Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2006, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-removing-engine-block-o-rings/14364/1 "2006-07-10T12:15:27Z")

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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](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.

![http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/oring2.jpg](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/oring2.jpg) ![http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/blockafter750miles.jpg](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/blockafter750miles.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2006, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-removing-engine-block-o-rings/14364/2 "2006-07-10T16:30:26Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2006, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-removing-engine-block-o-rings/14364/3 "2006-07-10T22:10:19Z")

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

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**Author:** ![amd3dnow3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd3dnow3/32/7410_2.png) [@amd3dnow3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/amd3dnow3)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-removing-engine-block-o-rings/14364/4 "2006-07-11T00:32:10Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-removing-engine-block-o-rings/14364/5 "2006-07-11T05:17:02Z")

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> [@amd3dnow3](#):
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> and i was crying like a baby cuz i couldnt remove some suspension bolts on my car you  
> why not trying heating block?

I tried putting some heat on them. no luck.