HELP!! Driver's side head removal!!
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HELP!! Driver's side head removal!!
Hey guys,
Passenger side head popped right off, no problems.
I want to take off the driver's side head now, but from what I can see there is no way to get the alternator bracket off without removing the pump below it and the ABS control box to pull the pulley off the thing.
PLEASE HELP! Is there any way to remove this alternator bracket without removing the pump below it and the brake lines??
Thanks, any help is much appreciated!!!
Passenger side head popped right off, no problems.
I want to take off the driver's side head now, but from what I can see there is no way to get the alternator bracket off without removing the pump below it and the ABS control box to pull the pulley off the thing.
PLEASE HELP! Is there any way to remove this alternator bracket without removing the pump below it and the brake lines??
Thanks, any help is much appreciated!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: NCM Lifetime#2195 Bulverde, Texas 78163
St. Jude Donor '13
Use a 15mm wrench to remove the 4 bolts in the head. It is eaiser to remove the waterpump for axcess. It is not neccessary to remove the P/S pulley or the ABS unit. Hope that helps.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Its doable.... Ive done it numerous times. You just need to use a 15mm combo wrench and you can only rotate the fastener ONE FLAT AT A TIME Pull the bracket away from the block as you loosen the screw It will come loose!
Be careful reinstalling the bolt. MAKE SURE that you do not cross thread it. Its easy to do. It should NOT be difficult threading in.
BC
Be careful reinstalling the bolt. MAKE SURE that you do not cross thread it. Its easy to do. It should NOT be difficult threading in.
BC
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Joined: May 2009
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From: North Jersey
Its doable.... Ive done it numerous times. You just need to use a 15mm combo wrench and you can only rotate the fastener ONE FLAT AT A TIME Pull the bracket away from the block as you loosen the screw It will come loose!
Be careful reinstalling the bolt. MAKE SURE that you do not cross thread it. Its easy to do. It should NOT be difficult threading in.
BC
Be careful reinstalling the bolt. MAKE SURE that you do not cross thread it. Its easy to do. It should NOT be difficult threading in.
BC
I got the wrench on from the top, and tried to turn it loose but the bottom hose that goes to the power steering reservoir was preventing me from turning it loose... Hmm, ill have to mess with it.
Thanks again,
Bryan
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: NCM Lifetime#2195 Bulverde, Texas 78163
St. Jude Donor '13
Its doable.... Ive done it numerous times. You just need to use a 15mm combo wrench and you can only rotate the fastener ONE FLAT AT A TIME Pull the bracket away from the block as you loosen the screw It will come loose!
Be careful reinstalling the bolt. MAKE SURE that you do not cross thread it. Its easy to do. It should NOT be difficult threading in.
BC
Be careful reinstalling the bolt. MAKE SURE that you do not cross thread it. Its easy to do. It should NOT be difficult threading in.
BC
Very possible.
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