Cylinder Head Install Help

[bryan42688]

To start off i had to fight like hell to get the head off a 1987 honda accord dx 2.0 (u.s.a) and i still have the intake attached to the head, the exhaust header is off. i was wondering should i attach ehxaust tohead and put it on becauseof egr tube(witch i cant get off the exhaust) or should i attach it to the car first and then fight the tubes.

also i was wondering the timing belt tensioner can i take out the bolt for that , i left thebottom timing belt cover on and would like not to remove the belt or cover thanks in advance

1987 Honda Accord DX
Broke but will never give up

[Dr_Snooz]

The EGR tube is held to the intake on the other end by a couple 10mm nuts. Just remove those and replace the gasket behind them. That's the way I've done it each time and it's the best compromise.

[Dr_Snooz]

Oh, and an engine hoist is a huge help when doing this. If you don't have one/can't borrow one then try a come-along strapped to a garage truss or something.