The only things I have remaining to remove the head is the intake manifold and the timing belt. My question to you guys is this: Is it easier to remove the manifold or to keep it on and disconnect all the lines?

The other thing I don't understand is how people can reach the bolt under the intake (from above, not under the car).

 

remove the intake manifold from the head and leave the manifold in the engine bay. much easier than to remove it with the head(saving you time when connecting all those hoses,plugs,etc.

when i remove that bolt from the bracket, i would feel for the bolt and go from there. sometime i get it sometime i dont, then i would have to go from under the car and use a long extension.

 

Im actaully the opposite way.. I always leave the manifold on (even the exhaust manifold when possible) i never like trying to get to the nuts on the manifolds..

 

as for the bottom im bolt you just got to do the reach around lol sometimes you can get a wrench on it.

 

Other than the bolts visible from above are there any others underneath? minus the bracket one?

I ordered a Haynes manual the other day but still waiting on it.