Cylinder Head Removal AUQ

SlashProm

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May 23, 2018
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Hey guys, sorry for asking on the first post but I can't find the information anywhere. My 1.8t has a blown head gasket and I've got everything off ready to go. Just waiting for the timing tools. My question is:

What do I do with the chain? There doesn't seem to be any room for it to manoeuvre around the cam sprockets so I can lift the head off. Does the chain tensioner need to be completely removed?
 

SlashProm

Active Member
May 23, 2018
160
22
I've just seen a video of the chain coming out with the head, I feel silly thinking it went down to a bottom sprocket but it just seems to link the cams. So would I need to release the tension on the chain if the cams are staying put?
 
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