Have Just replaced the head gasket on my 86 magna also, And i have exactly the same problem as you.
my Gregory's Manual doesnt say anything about it, and a friend of mine who is a retired diesel mechanic was stumped aswell..
We tried pushing it down and pulling it up and pulling it across..
Please let me know if u find a solution.
Adam
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