Cylinder Head removal

[Malc]

Have the Haynes manual for this job and it looks fairly involved. Anyone got some hints and kinks to make it easier?

[PeterN]

What engine?

[Malc]

Am on holiday so don't have the exact details but Pug is 2001 2 ltr Hdi..

[PeterN]

That's all we need to know. The Haynes book is a pretty good guide but I admit it does look complicated, it's largely a matter of remembering where all the bits go when you come to put it back together, take photo's of each stage of dismantling. Have a look on YouTube and you will probably find a video that shows it being done, you can pause it to get a better look. Use a laminated steel gasket rather than a copper one, they are much more durable, it may be that is the only one available now.

Above all - don't panic.

Peter

[Malc]

Thanks Peter. More or less what Haynes recommend.

[jasper5]

Don't forget to replace your cam belt kit and water pump whilst you have it stripped.

I can't remember if the head bolts need replacing or not, but you should check.

[Welly]

This thread might help a bit: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3814&p=36500&hilit= ... rew#p36433