The more I think about this the more I want to do it. I am new to doing engine work (I'm 19) but I really think I can do it if I'm careful enough. The only real hardcore engine work I have done is rebuilding (and I mean rebuilding) a 1950 ford 215 inline six. Granted this is quite a bit different, they are still bolts being turned none the less, I just have to turn them just right and in the right order...

Can the head be removed without removing the cam? I recall there being some special tool to lock the cam gear in place so I don't have to retime everything.

If I do this myself I am going to do the timing chain as well...

Thanks guys! This forum is awesome. If it weren't for all you guys' help I probably wouldn't have turned into the massive car nut I am today...