replacing cylinder head

I have a 97 SL2 that had the timing chain break, I am currently
considering (and starting to) replacing the cylinder head and other
damaged components. I was wondering if it is possible to remove the
cylinder head without removing the engine from the vehicle. I have
started to do so and it was going well until the intake manifold, I am
not entirely sure how to remove it as the bolts are deep in the engine
facing the firewall.

wrote:
I was wondering if it is possible to remove the
> cylinder head without removing the engine from the vehicle. I have
> started to do so and it was going well until the intake manifold,

Yes, it is possible. The intake manifold is bolted to the head (and I
think 1 support bracket to the block), so it comes out with the head.

On Mar 19, 12:38 pm, Kevin > wrote:
> wrote:
>
> I was wondering if it is possible to remove the
>
> > cylinder head without removing the engine from the vehicle. I have
> > started to do so and it was going well until the intake manifold,
>
> Yes, it is possible. The intake manifold is bolted to the head (and I
> think 1 support bracket to the block), so it comes out with the head.


So i don't need to remove the manifold first?

Thanks for the help.

wrote:

> So i don't need to remove the manifold first?

nope. that would be a royal PITA.