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head removal
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:26 pm
by coupeciviclsi
right guys... i hope this is sort of the right place for this
my prelude needs a head rebuild etc etc i cant seem to find on here if theres a how to guide on here somewhere i have used the search button before y'all jump on my case
cheers
luke.
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:28 pm
by mercutio
this isn't a chavic forum buddy we don't ever have a go at someone to search first
but it is the wrong section should go in engine I am sure one of the mods will move it
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:02 pm
by coupeciviclsi
mercutio wrote:this isn't a chavic forum buddy we don't ever have a go at someone to search first
but it is the wrong section should go in engine I am sure one of the mods will move it
Haha that's true I'm too used to being on civiclife!! Constantly someone is posting in the wrong section and getting slated!
But thank you dude I just need a how to guide :d hence putting it in there
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:19 pm
by bb1boy
Check the Wiki-Lude links at the top of the page mate
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:27 pm
by 106pete
It's pretty easy to get the head off, just start undoin everything attached but leave the inlet mani on.
It's abit more difficult gin back together doin the timing and new belt etc
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:45 pm
by wurlycorner
Head removal will be in the service manual (in the wiki lude section).
Haven't read up for lude engines, but normally you want to slacken off head bolts in the correct order rather than just hacking into them all, to avoid warping the head. (can also be true for camshaft bearing/rocker shaft bolts on some engines for same reason). I'd assume it's the same for ludes, so make sure you do have a read of the manual first.
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:58 pm
by jjmartin349571
Do you need new studs as well? I know on my Golf I had to buy new head bolts as they stretch or something
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:13 pm
by Vtecmec
As said, follow the manual and you won't go far wrong, and as JJ says, you'll need new head bolts; ARP are your best bet as there reusable.
If you want some pics to visualise, there's plenty here......
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/post8188.html#p8188
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:30 am
by coupeciviclsi
Awesome thank you for the advice guys
I'll take a look now and that's exactly what i wanted to know about the head bolts and I kind of knew about the camshaft bolts having to come off in a specific order I know the basics I just feel happier seeing pics as following a guide!!
Each to their own
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:47 am
by bb1boy
...and this is why Lude Generation is the best.