ca18 removing valve guides ?

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CA18_nut
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has anyone done this on the ca18 before ? what tools are needed ? I have stripped the head only the valve guides left any help would be appriciated :)

I could try to make a "how to" on stripping the head when Im finished if thats needed, already got some pictures of how to remove camshaft,lifters springs etc


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s13drifter88
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youll need to take the head to a machine shop and have them pressed out

CA18_nut
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ok thanks, good thing I work at a machine shop then :)

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heat the head,and press valve guide

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There is a link to download the FSM in the FAQ. It will tell you how to remove the valve guides.


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