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Laine_16v
14-04-2006, 14:50
Ok ive got this clio and its being scrapped, however i dont want it to go to the scrappie with the engine still in, i also dont have an engine stand either.

I have the rocker cover off, which bolts do i need to undo, any pictures you could post would be great!!
dannyb1986
14-04-2006, 16:20
take the camshafts out, the bolts are usually undernearth the cams on a twin cam, but dont forget to undo them in the right order, if you want to save the head that is
1fast6
14-04-2006, 18:28
take the camshafts out, the bolts are usually undernearth the cams on a twin cam, but dont forget to undo them in the right order, if you want to save the head that is

No, the headbolts are not under the cams. They are clearly visable once the rocker cover is removed.
dannyb1986
14-04-2006, 19:08
i wasnt sure, i just know a lot of fords are lot like, twin cam ones are anyway
Laine_16v
14-04-2006, 20:21
Which onese are they, ive uncraked a load of torx ones, but they arent very long. Which ones do i need to take out?
Coops
14-04-2006, 21:01
they are countersunk into the head, you cant see them, but u shud see a few holes which they are down!!

red dot on the pic!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/coopahstar/P11600792.jpg
Laine_16v
14-04-2006, 21:08
Cheers matey, ill get it off tommorow :D
Coops
15-04-2006, 01:12
:wink: 8)
Laine_16v
17-04-2006, 10:36
Ok what exactly am i meant to stick down those holes? they are covered in oil and cant really see what goes in?

Dont tell me its a massive torx?
Coops
17-04-2006, 10:38
erm.......its a T55 torx bit yeah :(
Laine_16v
17-04-2006, 10:41
lol, ok actually i remember seing one of those in my mates garage the other day.

Cheers for the quick reply mate! :D
Coops
17-04-2006, 10:41
no danger matey!
summeh
17-04-2006, 22:58
Make sure its a 3/8" drive T55.

A 1/2" drive T55 won't fit.
Laine_16v
18-04-2006, 07:45
Its ok ive undone them all now, what other bits do i need to unscrew from the head so i can take it off?
Coops
18-04-2006, 12:51
so long as timing belt is off and u've undone the exhaust manifold to dowpipe joint it shud lift off, might be bit stuck tho so stick block of wood under the lifting points and hit it with a hammer upwards to release the head. i presume everything else is disconnected like wiring loom and fuel lines?!
Laine_16v
18-04-2006, 12:54
so long as timing belt is off and u've undone the exhaust manifold to dowpipe joint it shud lift off, might be bit stuck tho so stick block of wood under the lifting points and hit it with a hammer upwards to release the head. i presume everything else is disconnected like wiring loom and fuel lines?!

Havent done the belt or exhaust manifold yet (but i knew i had to do those). Just checking if there is anything else.

LOL in this car i have got and am braking, there is a dead bear down by theexhaust manifold, i dont really want to put my hands down their :P :shock:
Coops
18-04-2006, 12:55
a dead bear? dont they come from canada?! :shock: :?
Anders
18-04-2006, 16:47
You sure its dead...

I know snakes can go up inside engines to keep warm, but bears!! Must be trying to hibernate..could be asleep!!!

:lol:
Laine_16v
18-04-2006, 18:12
rofl, i meant bird my bad :shock: (how the **** did i spell that wrong? :D )
Coops
18-04-2006, 19:31
:lol:
stan
18-04-2006, 21:39
lol

also make sure u remvoev the bolt that hold the manifold to the bracket on the block
Coops
18-04-2006, 21:40
i had lucky escape on that one, ripped the head off, then read on here there was one...........not on mine there wasnt!lol

there is now tho! 8)