Fitting heater pipe under cylinder head nuts?

[Dominic]

Hi folks, can it be done without disturbing the head gasket? I want to fit the heater pipe properly, but it has to go on two of the studs on the distributor side of the head. Will removing two of the nuts and quickly fitting the pipe in place be a cause for concern? Or should I fit a new gasket? The engine is leak free at the head currently, and it would be a shame to disturb it!
Thanks for any input,

Dom

[bmcecosse]

Fit on top ? I would not disturb the head nuts for this..... Nothing wrong with a rubber pipe - the Mini moved to that.