Thread: Pulling heads off V8, anything special to look out for?

I reckon just ask Khos "Disco_owner". He is an expert now.
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by streaky

I changed my cam recently and had to tilt the sump to get the front timing cover off. You'll find it easier to re-seal the bottom of the timing cover with the sump off.
For the sake of a gasket it makes sense.

You can get the timing cover off without tilting the sump.
The 2 front sump retaining bolts can be unscrewed from the lower block by applying another nut onto the thread end and locking this nut against the existing nut. Then simply unscrew the original nut out from the bottom of the block.
This allows you to slide the timing case forward. To refit just apply a good RTV sealant to the sump to timing cover area and reinstall the sump bolts.
To install the new cam with engine in vehicle, you remove the radiator and undo the Aircon condenser, then unclamp the aircon hose retaining clamps in the engine bay so to allow the hoses to remain connected to the condensor, but allows the condensor to be moved by GENTLE twisting to allow access for the camshaft to be with drawn through the gap created. I tied the condenser out ot the way and held it up with rope to the bonnet catch