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How long to remove the head on an 01 jetta TDI?
by
topless96
on 01 Oct, 2009 19:48
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Anyone have an idea as to how many hours to take off the head for a 01 jetta? trying to decide if I should remove the motor tranny combo and rebuild or just fix the head. timing went off from loose cam bolt I was told. it would be a good time to build a good motor, but also might just be worth getting on the road.
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#1
by
the caveman
on 01 Oct, 2009 20:03
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Personally i could get it off in less than 1 1/2 hrs. [ faster if i use the impact gun for the head bolts !
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Really not too hard
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#2
by
diesel smoke
on 01 Oct, 2009 23:24
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Few hours. WAY easier than an IDI.
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#3
by
topless96
on 02 Oct, 2009 06:43
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What is the tool size for the head bolts? I think new studs are in order at this time as I plan on some mods at least until my check book screams.
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#4
by
the caveman
on 02 Oct, 2009 17:06
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You may have to pull the valve cover before anything , they head bolts might be a new configuration- kinda like squared off torx.
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#5
by
diesel smoke
on 02 Oct, 2009 21:26
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They take 12mm tripple square/12 point. Same as a IDI.
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#6
by
topless96
on 03 Oct, 2009 06:55
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Thanks, wasn't sure seemed to fit but had to tap on with a hammer
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#7
by
oldskool rich
on 03 Oct, 2009 10:30
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so you bent valves? or will it still run?
obviously if the timing has slipped you wont need to take the head off unless its bent sumit
are you talking about an ALH? head off is mega easy
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#8
by
the caveman
on 03 Oct, 2009 11:30
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They take 12mm tripple square/12 point. Same as a IDI.
You're right, for some reason i thought we were talking about a newer model.
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#9
by
topless96
on 18 Oct, 2009 18:18
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I was, it's a 2000 TDI. Sorry was away on business for a week. I guess form what it looks like, it comes out from the bottom. I guess I will see if I can do it this week. can't find any How to on the sites.
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#10
by
rubadubdub
on 20 Oct, 2009 07:30
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#11
by
topless96
on 21 Oct, 2009 19:16
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Thanks, great info on that link. will come in handy.
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#12
by
Smokey Eddy
on 18 Nov, 2009 05:25
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Hmmm everyone says its so easy to take the head off an ALH...
I was thinking about changing the HG on my parents TDI and maybe cleaning the head up a bit. checking how the valves seat.
Are there any special tools or tricks to remember?
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/a4/head_removal.htmWhat a great site!
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#13
by
diesel smoke
on 18 Nov, 2009 23:30
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About the only special tool you need is the 12mm 12 point socket. Why do you want to do the HG on the car? Is there a problem? If not, why do it?