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Cylinder head removal
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:56 pm
by Pedromac
I am stripping my 91k engine for selling individual parts as it is easier to courier. Could someone please tell me the correct sequence of undoing the head bolts so I don't damage the head in any way. Cheers, Pete.
Re: Cylinder head removal
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:11 pm
by thebigone
any order, providing that you then do the opposite on if you know what I mean
Re: Cylinder head removal
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:20 pm
by Chris-W
Not true at all - effectively outer extremes, rotating inwards; specifics depend on which engine it is.
Re: Cylinder head removal
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:16 pm
by thebigone
well i'am glad that i promted a proper reply
Re: Cylinder head removal
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:27 am
by Pedromac
Thanks, it is a 1989 325i.
Re: Cylinder head removal
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:02 pm
by Chris-W
This is the tghtening sequence - opposite to remove:
Re: Cylinder head removal
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:34 pm
by Pedromac
Cheers Mate, very informative!