1st headgasket change--In process !!

[MKIIISupraGuy]

Ok so got my new HG in and went to TSRM and printed out the steps for removal. Everything going OK up until I got to the cps. I have the bolts, and cover off, and naturally the cps spins left/right freely,...but I can't get it off. The instructions only say to "remove CPS sensor". So what am I missing ? Yes this is my first HG change for the 7M. I have included a pic of what I have found to be suspicious so far....junk in the big pcv hose that runs right behind the alternator and goes into the driver side cam cover.

hmmm.....

 

[IJ.]

Pull it outwards

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

ty IJ, I'll go try that.

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

yep, you were right. I bet u knew that though...lol

 

[IJ.]

LOL here

you have new knowledge!

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

:nuts:

 

[IJ.]

This thread highlights a good point, NOT everyone knows everything about cars/engines.

In my opinion it's always better to ask and get the correct info than be embarrassed that you don't know, this way you have a much better chance of success, I personally think people that don't ask forge ahead destroy parts then have to ask look a damn sight stupider.

Even after 30+ years of playing fast cars I still learn new things and have to ask questions.

I'm more than happy to help if it's needed and I know the answer.

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

^well said. Just a quick update... currently baffled trying to get the intake manifold, all the bolts are loose that I can find, harnesses unplugged, coil pack off, hoses disconnected, but the manifold is determined to stay put. I dunno, beginning to wonder if I can do this job or not, and there are steps on the instructions that have me clueless as to what is where. Worst-case scenario will be the car sits just like it is, for a very long time.

 

[IJ.]

Did you disconnect the brace?

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

Yes, was the first thing I did.

 

[IJ.]

Which part of the intake are you trying to remove, upper or lower?

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

upper, I know its late, and ty for your help.. I got a few more things removed on the turbo side, just the mounting brackets left, and that hard to get to line directly under the turbo that runs to the block.. but I know how to get that off, already changed the exhaust manifold gasket last month..so Im ok there.

 

[IJ.]

If you're sure you have ALL the nuts and bolts out give the plenum a whack with the palm of your hand.

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

Ok got the upper mani off. It was the cold start injector harness still plugged in that was holding me up...lol I feel like a idiot. Anyway, found oil deposits in the upper mani, and the stem that sticks up into it is caked with it. Correct me if i am wrong...but does'nt that mean the seals on the turbo are bad ?...which means a rebuilding of the turbo is in order ?. I know yall like pics, so here is what I got :

 

[IJ.]

What does the insides of the IC and pipes look like?

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

good question, I'm about to find out.

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

took both pipes coming from the IC off. The one coming from the bottom of the IC is dry, the other one was wet, and dripped what was black and runny for a couple seconds.

 

[IJ.]

Now check the inside of the BIG pcv hose/hardline near the 3000 pipe

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

it has the milkshake stuff all up in there...like a clogged artery.

 

[IJ.]

Inside of the Turbo Compressor outlet?