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      08-11-2020, 11:26 PM   #16
TwinSnailz
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Thanks Mr.Rednex

There are 2 hidden bolts on the rear of the head that is attach to the downpipe heat shield. I was struggling as to what was still holding it down. Had to googled a picture of the cylinder head and there it was. This was a one man job for me so I had to climb in the engine bay to lift the head out as there was no leverage support strength from standing outside. I am 6ft by the way and was standing/sitting in the valley of the motor

Everything looks good. Valves and piston is perfect. Pieces of chain guided was everywhere. Im assuming that some of it was clogging the oil pump pick up screen which explains for low oil pressure. But that will be another day.
Im too deep in this repair already so might as well change out the rod bearings too.
Im thinking King bearing Tri metal or back to oem bi-metal bearings.
Both don’t seem to last long at all.
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