2002 Kia Spectra "remove cylinder head" Questions

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...REMOVE SPARK PLUGS. They are threaded in and above the cylinder head(s) depending on which car you have. They could be underneath individual coil packs or engine covers, hidden from plain view. Or, ...

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...cylinder. This is what is known as the waste-spark system. To change the plugs, remove the cover like you did previously. Next, separate the wire from the coil. Then lift the coil straight-up out of ...

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...guide plate. Remove upper/lower timing belt covers. Turn crankshaft clockwise until "I" mark on intake camshaft pulley and "E" mark on exhaust camshaft pulley align with marks on cylinder head

...Remove the old thermostat 5. Put a new thermostat and gasket (Install thermostat into cylinder head with jiggle pin positioned up.) 6. Place thermostat housing 7. Fill radiator with engine coolant 8. ...

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...doesn help the noise, it is possible this problem may be linked to worn parts inside the cylinder head. removing the valve cover will give you a better idea of what could be the source of the

...head to have it inspected. Also make sure you have no vacuum leaks. spray water around anything that can **** air in. If you have been driving you most likely set a misfire code which would indicate ...

...cylinder head. NOTE Do not move the crankshaft or camshaft once the timing marks have been correctly positioned. If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt. ...

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...remove the timing belt again and reinstall it in the correct position. If you provide the year, make, model and engine size, I will post a diagram showing the index marks for its proper installation. ...

...not do ANY of the above, or you can ruin your engine, as the valves will hit the pistons and destroy them. In that case, you only option is to remove the cylinder head and have the problem

Remove cylinder head and head gasket from cylinder block. 13. If necessary, remove lefthand engine lifting eye from cylinder head. 14. Inspect cylinder head and cylinder block, then replace components

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