Nope. I really don't think they do...
On 3/21/10 7:19 PM, "Randy Smith" <RSSmithIQ@cs.com> wrote:
> Why would you need to remove the heads? The intake needs to come off to
> get to the lifters, and all the stuff on the front to get to the cam,
> but I'm not getting why the heads and exhaust manifolds need to come
> off. Am I missing something?
>
> -Randy
>
> On 3/21/2010 6:41 PM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote:
>> "I'm going to install a new cam in my Mk1A.
>> Can I remove the cam after removing the hood, radiator, water pump, timing
>> cover etc,?
>>
>> Or, do I have to pull the engine? Please tell me I don't have to do this! "
>>
>>
>> You can do it according to the LAT 20 instructions that are in Gordon
>> Chittenden's book. Basically, the engine is stripped down to the bare block
>> with heads, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, water pump, timing chain
>> cover,
>> timing chain, radiator and shroud, front grille removed. Now, you can remove
>> the cam via the grille opening. Reassembly is just the reverse. What fun!
>>
>> After all that work you are better off removing the engine. Then you can put
>> in a new clutch, pressure plate and fly wheel even if you think you don't
>> need
>> it. And since the front x-member is out, you may as well rebuild that and
>> repaint. Now the engine compartment is empty, you may as well strip it and
>> repaint it. Maybe the radiator should be recored ....
>> you get the idea. What started out as a engine swap for my car is tuning
>> into a year long rebuild and repaint session.
>>
>>
>> Jeff
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