Dismantling a 1971 vw 1200cc Engine Part 5

ok after getting the flywheel off i then started taking the generator stand, fuel pump and distributor off of the engine... which was only unbolting some bolts and thats all...

alamak! the desciption in the photo is wrong.... its generator stand not Oil Filter....

ok ... now i can stand taking the heads out... first unclip the Valve cover.... you will be in full view of the rocker assembly... unbolt the two nuts on in as seen below and carefully take the whole thing out and bag it...

Take the push rods out and bag it.... u can test if they are any good by rolling in on an even surface.... if they roll funny you will need a new set....

The push rods....

Now, unbolt the 8 bolts, 4 on the inside of the Vavle area and 4 out side on the head.... Loosen all the bolts first before going at them fully.....then slowly pull the head off... give it a little tap with a mallet or your palm but be carefull not to damage the fins....

Becarefull of the push rod tube if you want to keep them.... im going to replace them completely with new push rods tube seal too...

closeup of the heads....

i dont know if you can see in this photo below.... there is a deflector plate which is clipped on onto the cylinders.... this pieces is very important in keeping the air circulating around the cylinders... it is on only the left cylinders.... if you dont have one i suggest you get it....

After unclipping it you can now slid the cylinders of.... again you may need the mallet but be very very very carefull to not damage the fins.... While the cylinders slowly come off... make sure that the pistons do not just drop out of the cylinders.... take care not to damage it.... especially if it is in good condition and you plan to keep it.

Ok ....this is where im at with the engine........ i will need to clear some time to remove the pistons next....


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to be continued