Originally Posted by The Critic
Originally Posted by MPDano
Went to Oreillys to get the proper head bolt tools. $14 total
Technically, those are not the correct sockets but they will usually work.
Crankshaft rotates CLOCKWISE on this engine, not CCW.
You will need another person to help you with reinstalling the timing cover, so I would plan on having someone around for that part of the process. Make sure the surfaces are surgically clean with zero debris remaining before applying RTV. The RTV needs to be applied in a bead (3mm thickness is what I target). Use FIPG Black.
Also, leave the exhaust manifold bolted to the head. Disconnect the manifold at the donut. It is much easier to do it this way than to unbolt the exhaust manifold in-car.
Yes, didn't even notice the Triple Square until I posted the picture. Seems to fit perfectly and the torque level isn't that high, hopefully.
Question, do I have to remove the Harmonic Balancer to remove the timing cover?
Also, do I have to remove the cams or can it come out with both upper/lower heads attached?