I'm pulling the head on a 2001 Rav4 in order to have valve work done
and I have a couple of questions.
1) Does anyone know if you can get the timing chain cover off
without dropping the engine down on the passenger side? This vehicle
has a timing chain, not a belt, and therefore has a one-piece timing
cover. There is almost no room between the timing cover and the inner
fender wall.
2) Can I pull the head with the intake manifold attached and then
remove the intake manifold? I can't tell if there are lower bolts
that I can't see. I'm concerned about cracking the black composite
intake if I miss a bolt and try to pop it loose.
3) I'm planning on replacing the connecting rod bearings and rings
since I will already have the head off and this engine has 200K miles
on it. Any other suggestions while I've got it apart?
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