Turbo'd 24erty4er
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- Oct 22, 2004
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- Vancouver,B.C., Canada
After searching here and online for something definitive I have yet to find a comprehensive outline on removing a 16v head safely, I just want to insure it is done without any possible damage. I know about the upper cam carrier and the 25 odd huts that secure it and assume the cams need to be removed with it.
Is there anything to be aware of such as the cam followers, do they come with it or stay behind? Obviously once removed I can undo the head bolts which should be I would imagine done in a certain sequence. I have usually stated in the center and alternated, working towards the outer bolts on heads I have previously removed. Any suggestions would be welcome!
I have already removed the timing belt, tensioner etc. but not the cam gears, I notice they would have to be removed in order to get the back part of the timing belt cover off. Basically it is pretty well at the point of undoing the cam carrier nuts etc.
Is there anything to be aware of such as the cam followers, do they come with it or stay behind? Obviously once removed I can undo the head bolts which should be I would imagine done in a certain sequence. I have usually stated in the center and alternated, working towards the outer bolts on heads I have previously removed. Any suggestions would be welcome!
I have already removed the timing belt, tensioner etc. but not the cam gears, I notice they would have to be removed in order to get the back part of the timing belt cover off. Basically it is pretty well at the point of undoing the cam carrier nuts etc.