How long to remove the head on an 01 jetta TDI?

[topless96]

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.

[the caveman]

Personally i could get it off in less than 1 1/2 hrs. [ faster if i use the impact gun for the head bolts ! ].
Really not too hard

[diesel smoke]

Few hours. WAY easier than an IDI.

[topless96]

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.

[the caveman]

You may have to pull the valve cover before anything , they head bolts might be a new configuration- kinda like squared off torx.

[diesel smoke]

They take 12mm tripple square/12 point. Same as a IDI.

[topless96]

Thanks, wasn't sure seemed to fit but had to tap on with a hammer

[oldskool rich]

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

[the caveman]

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.

[topless96]

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.

[rubadubdub]

Try this site.  There are loads of how tos with pictures.

think this is the page for yours
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/a4/a4_how_to_index.htm

the main page is here:
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q.htm

Hope that helps

[topless96]

Thanks, great info on that link. will come in handy.

[Smokey Eddy]

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.htm

What a great site!

[diesel smoke]

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?