Post by thedrewski86 on Jul 11, 2012 10:35:29 GMT -5
Hey there, did a search and I'm looking for some more specific help. I'm doing a head gasket for my buddy's Legacy 250. It overheated on a trip a few weeks back and had chocolate milk in every part of the engine. We have a new thermostat and gasket set for it.
Most of the engine is tore down but I can't figure out how to remove the head. Since the cam and sprocket are all one piece it makes it impossible to lift the head off. All I can think to do is relieve tension on the timing chain so I can slip it off the sprocket, remove the cam/sprocket, and pop the head off.
To relieve tension on the chain am I right in assuming I need to remove the flywheel to get access to the chain tensioner? Is there an easier way?
Most of the engine is tore down but I can't figure out how to remove the head. Since the cam and sprocket are all one piece it makes it impossible to lift the head off. All I can think to do is relieve tension on the timing chain so I can slip it off the sprocket, remove the cam/sprocket, and pop the head off.
To relieve tension on the chain am I right in assuming I need to remove the flywheel to get access to the chain tensioner? Is there an easier way?