Engine Top End

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As a couple of you know, I had my timing belt slip off. Well I finally got it back home and after some time I got into it yesterday to check the timing and compression.

I reset the timing (crank pointed to bottom and cams pointed to each other). No start. I then checked the compression in cylinder one and four. No pressure. So pretty much I think I have issues (duh!). I can move the engine by hand I don't feel any jamming. So I think I might be able to do a head job and hopefully my pistons are ok. If not I can replace it.

So before I go down this path I need advice on the best way to proceed.

1) should I pull the engine entirely ( I would replace the clutch)
2) Or work with in the car

My biggest concern is removing the exhaust header. The bolts and nuts are pretty much rusted shut. Once I get into that I bet those bolts are going to snap.

So guys who have done this job, advice? I should be able to pull the top end by removing the exhaust, intake headers.

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I forgot to post the timing marks pictures. Just a check with the group the make sure they are correct.

Cams


Crank

[Daox]

I'd price out parts. Are you going to replace the head, or just the bent valves? How much is a salvage yard engine? If its only $300, swapping it may be easier than doing a head job. It'll certainly take more time.

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have not priced anything yet. I am leery of used engines as you don't know and I have been burned on so-called mileage numbers before. I would rather pull the head and take to a shop. I don't have a valve tool.

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So a quick questions to the guys who have pulled the head before. Any last minute of advice before I rip mine apart?

[Daox]

Don't break anything?

Nah, but a good one is to take lots of pics along the way unless you're comfortable with the work.

Then, share the pics with us!

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Nah, but a good one is to take lots of pics along the way unless you're comfortable with the work.
Then, share the pics with us!

You know both will happen! I am sure there is a server somewhere under duress from all my pictures. Looking forward to that part, as several people here have busted the head off and we have no pictures.

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Ok I got started on removing the headers.

Exhaust Header:
I sprayed BB blaster on all the nuts and broke them using a long 3/4 drive. They are all 12mm nuts. I removed the Catalytic Converter and heat shield


I have a crack in my exhaust header. Maybe I should weld a new one? Know where I can find a plate?

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Intake. There is a lot of stuff in the way and this turned out to be a major job. I still did not get it finished as there are four more bolts that I could only access from the back side.

This valve controls the water going into the engine cooling system. Check your hoses


Fuel Rail, just unbolt and remove the wires


Just pull it out and move it aside, no need to remove it.


I don't know what is that. A 5mm Allen Key removed it


Here is the other side of that hose


Pulled off the intake hose. It's broken. Maybe time for a custom cold air intake.

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Throttle body:



Fly by wire controls.


Needs some serious cleaning


The header is held steady by a plate on the backside.


Moved the alternator out of the way. That is mounted to a couple of header bolts.