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JAY DE
05-09-2007, 17:55
I was on VWVortex last night http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3425688..

I was wondering if it is possible or has anyone done this ..?
ibizacupra
05-09-2007, 18:42
bizarre!

neglected to mention he has to remove flywheel, g'box etc...

not normal - lol
JAY DE
05-09-2007, 18:43
It is strange...

is it that much of a headache to remove the head..?
h17och
05-09-2007, 19:54
matt done it
DPJ
05-09-2007, 20:37
Putting them back is the issue, it surely easier to use a ring compressor sitting squarely on the block rather than held below..............
HTC
06-09-2007, 18:14
Blimey, might as well have removed the whole engine.

So much easier to remove the head than the gearbox.
cupra_matt
06-09-2007, 18:48
The heads on the Ibiza are a doddle.