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B230F Head removal 700 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be Brad on  Mon Dec 11 08:22 CST 2000 [RELATED]

Are there any special tools need to remove a B230F head? This will be a junkyard removal, so if there are any "slash & burn" techniques that will make the job go quicker, I'm all for it. Also, if removal from a 240 or something else would be easier, feel free to provide that info as well. Anyone have a list of required tools?

Thanks,

Brad







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    Re: B230F Head removal 700 1987

    posted by  someone claiming to be John (Turbo, 245 & 940) on  Tue Dec 12 04:01 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    Pick an engine that's still in a car. Very hard to put enough force to those head bolts on a loose engine. BTDT. Good luck.







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    Re: B230F Head removal 700 1987

    posted by  someone claiming to be r haire on  Mon Dec 11 08:35 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    Just a good 1/2" drive braker bar and the 16 mm socket on a 6" extension are all you need really. The exhaust manifold nuts can of course be stubborn. Once the intake and exhaust manifolds are clear and the headbolts are out the head will pop off with a light tug. Remember to disconnect coolant hose and sensors before lifting it free.







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      Re: B230F Head removal 700 1987

      posted by  someone claiming to be Brad on  Mon Dec 11 09:01 CST 2000 [RELATED]

      16mm, that's a kinda odd size. It's not a 12 pt head, is it? My 12 pt sets don't include 16mm - only have that size in my 8 pt impact sets.

      Do you recall the size required for the intake and exhaust manifolds? How 'bout the cam cover?

      Thanks,

      Brad







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        Re: B230F Head removal 700 1987

        posted by  someone claiming to be r haire on  Mon Dec 11 10:08 CST 2000 [RELATED]

        Cam cover is 10 mm. Intake is 13 mm (but on a B21, a couple of 12 mm are in there too, but I don't remember the B230 exactly). The exhaust should be 13 mm. On the ten 16 mm headbolts (and this is from memory, so I am only "pretty sure") I used a 12 pt. myself but a 6 would be better. You can buy the one socket once we confirm the size. The breaker bar is the crucial thing. Oh and loosen the head bolts in the correct order recommended in Bentley and the green manuals to avoid stressing the head. About an hour to pull the head, I recall.







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          Re: B230F Head removal 700 1987

          posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Mon Dec 11 17:32 CST 2000 [RELATED]

          Head bolts are 14mm. Use a good 6 point socket. All manifold nuts are 13mm. Support bracket for intake are 12mm. You will need to remove the upper timing cover to remove/cut the timing belt. Timing cover bolts are 10 and 12. The water pump pulley has to come off to get the timing cover off. 10mm nuts. Unless the heater hoses look new, cut em. otherwise unclamp and keep em. oh yeah, valve cover, 10mm. I've found the best tool for the intake nuts is a 1/4 drive ratchet, extention, and 13mm swivel socket.







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            Re: B230F Head removal 700 1987

            posted by  someone claiming to be Brad on  Tue Dec 12 14:55 CST 2000 [RELATED]

            Perfect Bob - exactly what I was looking for.

            Thanks, Brad






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