engine head removal

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

how easy is it to take the head out after getting those 10mm bolts out ,obviously the cambelt cover and the belt has to come off ,which is quite easy job .
1-can i lift the head up after all these ??? or is there something i forgot ??

2-does the inlet manifold come out with the head ???

3-are the cams attached to the head thus ,will they come off with the head too ????

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

1- there are 10 head bolts as well, and among a few other things you also need to disconnect the exhaust downpipe from the manifold. You may well find that the nuts are corroded/stuck, so it would be best to do this first because youre wasting your time going any further if you cant get them off.

2 - doesnt have to, but id like to see you remove it with the head still in the car

3 - you can take the head off complete with the cams still in, or take them out, up to you. Taking them out will make it a bit lighter to lift out obviously.

Gay Rights Activist Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 1268

Theres a bracket holding the inlet to the block, so undo that (take rad out to get access), then lift head + manifolds together

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

oh yeah, forgot about that.

Theres also a bracket at the back going to the exhaust manifold... its been over a year and i still havent put that bolt back in Cool

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

the starter bracket will never come off the manifold whilst in the car, remove the lower bolt

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

mine did, i didnt realise it was meant to be a problem, and just undid it Smile

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

I have yet to actually get one out without snapping it or the head rounding off

Gay Rights Activist Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 1268

unlucky!