1G Taking off the head?

**Ray_GZ20** · 24-02-2006, 07:43 PM

Hey, just wondering if possible to take off 1g head without taking turbo's and inlet man off? And if so is it wise to do this way? Thanks

**Hydra** · 25-02-2006, 01:08 PM

Possible? Of course it is. But you'd have a much easier time if you do remove the inlet/exhaust manifolds. The combination of manifolds, turbos, and the rest will make the thing weigh a fair bit i'd say.

**hypo23** · 25-02-2006, 04:01 PM

last time i took my hesd off i done it that way, was easy enough, i did have a single turbo ther though not the standard twins.

**GTtwin** · 26-02-2006, 01:28 PM

I wouldn't be too keen on trying it. You still have to remove turbo oil and water lines anyway, and thats the shittiest bit of the whole job anyway.

**Hydra** · 26-02-2006, 01:35 PM

The worst part of removing the water lines is when the crappy weak studs that hold the water pipes to the turbos break

**Adash=P** · 26-02-2006, 02:36 PM

I reckon the easiest way of taking the head off is by pulling the whole motor out. Unless the cars on the hoist, getting to some of the bolts will be a pain in the arse. Sure there are a bunch of electrical plugs plus the trans but taking the head off while the engine is out is much easier.

Good luck.