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Old Apr 7, 2025 | 06:34 PM
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Dowel Pins

Forgive me if this question has been asked, I dont see the answer when searching.

I am about to start doing head gaskets on my truck. Do I need to remove the dowel pins from the block. Only advantage I see to doing this is if they are not damaged is to make it easier to clean the head. If I need to remove them, is there a special tool to remove them or how is that achieved?
 
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They pull right out. You may need to grip them with pliers from the side to rotate, but dowels are nothing special.
 
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Originally Posted by TooManyToys.
They pull right out. You may need to grip them with pliers from the side to rotate, but dowels are nothing special.
Thanks! Didn't know if they were pressed in and I would need a special puller to pull them out.
 
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