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fowmed out that head gasket is bad our worped head

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 82xj750, May 9, 2012.

  1. 82xj750

    82xj750 New Member

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    I need to know how to get timing chian off to get the the head off? Can someone help me out with this?
     
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    You'll need to unbolt and slip the gears off the camshafts, then remove the shafts. Everything has to be pulled off evenly so the camshafts won't warp. Having done it before, I really wouldn't suggest getting into it without the manual.
     
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    Bee sure to tie the chain so you don't drop it in the crankcase. Read through the steps in the manual, there are more details in there about head removal.
     
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    -You don't take the timing chain off, it stays behind as alluded to above.

    -The more pertinent advice from above was YOU NEED A MANUAL.

    YOU NEED A MANUAL. DO NOT dive into this without one.

    You can't possibly tell if the head is "warped" until you pull it; what makes you think this is even necessary?
     
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