Tinker,

I have the ac/ps bracket pushed off to the side-no problem there.

There are 4 allen-head bolts that go through the head into the timing chain cover. I can remove two of them easily, but the other two are blocked by the sprockets. Right now I have both cams out (after marking them against the sprockets) and the intake sprocket partially removed. I don't want to scratch the bearing surfaces by forcing it out any further-I am fighting against the tension of the chain. I will remove the tensioner to release the tension on the chain, remove the two sprockets and remove the four bolts between the head and the case. After that I'll gently pry the cover off. Sound like a plan?

I've found two 16v-tc threads you've weighed in on beside this one. I'm going to write up a "guide" to this job when i'm done-you want to add your experiences before I post it?


thanks!

dan