looking forward to the several small cuts on my hands from sticking them under the intake manifold to cut the hoses - the only thing in the way of lifting the head off; bolts are undone.

found middle stud on the exhaust side to be slightly loose, hence why coolant was very slightly trying to leak out the side.

but having a box of every gasket and hose and clamp ever made for the KA surely helps not having to deal with old crusty stuff.