How do i disassemble an engine? what i mean is once i take the valve cover off how to i begin to take the head off of the block?

 

get a helms

 

Take the header and PS off, then the VC, then the timing belt and that stuff, then the cam caps/cams, then the head bolts will be underneath that. You can leave the intake manifold on, just make sure all the wires/vac hoses/fuel lines have been removed before you try to lift it off the block.

And yes get a helms, a real one!!

 

I took apart an engine. Nothing super complicated. Just a bunch of losening bolts. Make sure you have at least a 1/4 in drive and a good long rachet. Also, an extension would help. You need A LOT of leverage to even get the head studs to budge. And MAKE SURE YOU LABEL EVERYTHING!

 

you need to take certain bolts off in order and sequence. this order/sequence is listed in the helms or service manual.

 

thanks guys. i actually own a helms manual. i was just hoping someone had made a write up i couldn't find. The engine is already out of the car.

 

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The write up is in the Helms! It shows you every step you need to take! Even with pictures!

 

If you have a manual, why would you want to carry your computer out into the garage to read a mediocre writeup?

Use teh helms.

 

Just to beat this into your head.

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hahahaha guys this isn't even for me, this is for a friend. he just wanted you guys to give some insight in what to do. I am sure the helms is more than enough.