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Thanks Woody, you're a lifesaver. My girl is going to locate a C spanner to get that header off and dissasemble tonight. -Greg

Thanks Woody, excellent information. Can you tell me if the head gasket is metal, or uses O rings? I can just make myself gaskets, but if it's metal or something strange I want to source it before I crack it open. -Greg

I'm sure you're right, I'm just used to doing my top ends with easily bought kits and gaskets. Thanks for the advice, gotto start somewhere!

Hey guys, New to the forum, but I think you may have the expertise I need. For Christmas I bought my girlfriend a 1976 Ossa MAR with a strong running engine, but standard wear from being stuffed in a barn. At this point we've stripped the whole bike down and all that's left is an engine with a header pipe on it, and the frame around it. Question 1) Can I take the frame off without removing the cylinder? I hadn't planned on messing with the engine as it's running fantastic, and not looking forward to getting killed with price and shipping considering the dollar to the euro/pound. Question 2) How the heck do I remove this header pipe? I am only 23 and havn't yet dealt with a dirtbike older than the mid 80's, so forgive my ignorance. It has this little collar with holes drilled in it all the way around, but don't know what to do to remove it!!! I appreciate any help! Cheers! -Greg in Vermont