NC 2.0 cylinder head removal

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MarkP066
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NC 2.0 cylinder head removal

Post by MarkP066 »

like the subject says… who has done it and can it be done in the car. Lots of YouTube videos but not of the 2.0.
Is it easier to drop the drivetrain out the bottom or take the motor out of the top, she has an automatic trans if that makes a difference.
Greg @ GWR
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Re: NC 2.0 cylinder head removal

Post by Greg @ GWR »

We have always pulled the motor out of the top when doing 2.5 swaps, so same thing if pulling the 2.0.
We also drop the transmission to access the cooler lines and the engine plate.
You COULD leave the AT in, but it increases the hassle of removing the cooler lines.
If you're removing just the cylinder head there is no need to remove the motor, just pull the head from the top.
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