AkCustomz

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Is it possible to remove the heads from the engine without taking the engine out? im only asking as i dont have a lifting crane only a jack and stands. I dont even need both heads out just the passenger side as i have had a sparkplug break up inside and want to see the extent of damage before i decide on new engine or rebuild. Or does anyone have a fibreoptic camera spare?

mbd sti2

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It can be done i have removed the passenger side head to pop a piston out and check bore damage it can be a tw@t but it is do-able good luck

AkCustomz

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Nice one, im guessing inlet and exhaust manifolds off, cambelt and coilpacks and then just unbolt the head right? Or is there a few other things holding it on that ive missed?

KLR16V

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Would be a lot easier and quicker to remove engine .

Mark

WMS

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I have done it both ways many times, it takes a bit less time leaving engine in, but is a bit more tricky getting at some of the pipes etc. I prefer to take the engine out myself, as it's a back breaker leaning over all the time doing it in the car, but I'm an old fart!!!