First relax, Is it possible that the intake gasket is leaken into the #8 intake port. Before you go crazy, try and pressure test the coolant system. Next if you have an air compressor pressurize the cylinder with 100 psi and see if any bubbnle come out the coolant overfill tank. Is there any coolant in the
oil? Start here first. As far as removing studs they sell a socket that fits over the top and has 3 roller pins in side. They put pressure on the threads with stripping them. 3/8" racket needed. You can install the studs the same way with the head in place. Where the heads ported to the MAX??? and who's heads are they? I hope it is a gasket Brent. Rub the bottle three times and wish
Rick L.