Success! Thanks to you guys I have been able to pull the plenum and IH for the first time without too much trouble! I really appreciate those who chimed in
It looks like IH gaskets have been leaking for quite some time as it looked quite nasty down there. I am glad I tackled this one over thess holidays.
I DID run into some trouble however.....When I was pulling the IH on the driver's side, I guess I did not drain enough coolant so some coolant got into the valves, ports to the cam, and starter valley....I was able to clean the valve ports and valley but I am kind of concerned about having coolant mixed with oil...not sure how much got in either...
I am assuming I need to change the oil right away as well?