Head removal - quick question
 

So I bought a 1.8 long block and I requested that he remove the head before I haul it 300 miles for weight savings.

Anyway, he told me you need a special star tool to remove the head. Is there any such truth to this?

Spanks.

Well the head bolts are a 12 pointed head, so maybe he means a 12 pointed socket... Well thats my guess anyways

all you need is a 12pt 12mm socket.

I thought it was a 12 point 14mm? I could be wrong.

Now you have me second guessing myself, lol. I was sure it's 12 point 12mm.

Just bring both, it's one of them for sure. ;)

I think its a 14mm

You should have a tool kit in your car with both of those anyways ;) But I would just bring a whole set of sockets if you dont.

It is a 12point 12mm end of story.

Here ya go.

They sure look like 12pt 14mm to me? The cam cap bolts are 10mm for comparison.

My video skills are not as good as Joe Perez's, please forgive me for that.

I demand a recount.

Definitely camera trickery there. I need more proof.

12 point 12 mm....just did it today... /thread

Whatever, we've recently uncovered evidence that shuiend isn't an american citizen, so his proof is invalid, and we've begun researching ways of making the 14mm socket work. We'll probably use an adapter.

Your all wrong, it's a 12 point 13mm.

I like your style of thinking

If you use enough JB Weld to reduce it to 12mm, the adapter SHOULD work....

You almost got it right, it's a 13 point, 12 mm.

12.7 point 12mm, or did I mix up my inch and metric sockets?

Just because I know you are getting up there in age and starting to get forgetful I will produce another video tonight to yet again show you that it is a 12point 12mm. :rofl::rofl:

Can the stock head bolts be re-used?

I find this thread to be hilarious.

It's 15.5mm 17point. I have absolute authority on this.

For your moderator rights, I'm starting to concur.


wtf is this 14mm business?!

I've said 12mm all along, I don't know what you're talking about. Where are my pills?

Aren't they stretch bolts that shouldn't be re-used? Or can they be?
Anyone know?

Do not re-use head bolts. Replace them with new bolts or buy a set of ARP studs.

Thanks.

i didn't think they were torque to yield.
but i replaced mine with arp studs anyway

Braineack and I have both reused stock head bolts on 1.6 motors. I see no reason why you could not reuse them. I would still recommend changing to ARP studs if you are doing an engine build.

I've reused stock 12.7 point 12 mm bolts on my turbo 2000.

Ok, so now that's been answered :party:, how long will it take to take head off w/ the motor out of the car? I'll keep IM attached.

30min or so. Pretty easy.

As long as it takes to remove 10 bolts and lift.

So just because Curly demanded a recount here is another video to show the correct size.

"This video contains content from SME, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."

Nice video Lars.

Ok, last question:

If I separate the block and head, will it fit in the back of a Honda Civic?

Thanks

never gonna give you up

Never gonna let you down..

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1330586094

I want an Mp5 so badly..


http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8...r5l1o1_500.gif

Baa, I am sad at the youtube copyright nazi's. I spent a good 10 minutes in Movie Maker making that fantastic movie.

Anyone?

V-tec crackin Civic bubble? Yes, it will fit...
Non bubble? I'm sure it will still fit.

It's not even a civic, rather a rental car. Not sure what kind, but I'm sure it'll resemble a civic sedan.

Don't miss your track day and buy some APR studs. This one post convinced me it wasn't worth the gamble, even if the odds are to my favor.
https://www.miataturbo.net/showpost....2&postcount=11

Crimea River, lol.

To the OP, You don't want to carry that block with a Honda Civic. Sure, it's rated for the weight but only a foolish person would carry it in one of those. Even though carrying an engine block around is something you very rarely would do, you need to buy an F-550 King Ranch dually with a crew cab, hydro-boost brakes, a turbo diesel engine with a performance chip, and a three axle gooseneck trailer with air brakes. /tow vehicle thread reference

Old blanket and front seat that bitc h!