98 SideKick Head Removal

reckinbar · 11-20-2009, 09:38 AM

Hi all, First post here. Sorry if it gets long. Just bought my SideKick for $100.00. I knew it had a busted timing chain and assumed some bent valves. (leakdown test confirmed) It is in very nice shape otherwise and has 120,000 miles. I am going to remove the head and was just looking for tips or tricks or cautions for removal/installation. I did a search but came up empty. I intend to get a FSM but at this point time is limited. I need to get this on the road.
Is there anywhere to find PDF's from the FSM for this procedure? Torque specs? etc? I am looking forward to being a contributing member But as of now I'm just a needy newbie looking to get spoonfed.

Thanks, Paul

Nor'Easter · 11-20-2009, 10:27 AM

It appears someone here needs their head (cranium) removed and it`s not in a Sidekick! Go away Spammer!!!

Paul,
Search out the member `Kick-Fix` and look to his pages and links for help. Also keep posting here as you go. I sure hope my 16 valve makes it until I can afford the repair, the horror stories are beginning to scare me!

reckinbar · 11-20-2009, 10:36 AM

Thanks Nor'Easter. I found Kick-Fix's (is he Da MAN?) zip file on chain replacement after I posted. It answers a lot of questions but not all.
Will update as project moves forward.
Paul

kick-fix · 11-20-2009, 02:39 PM

what do you need? , i have a pdf for the chain , swaps.
and torques. in there.
and sure there will be questions.
the books are hard to find on 1.8L SPORTS.

so tell use what your repair path is and i can send supporting docs to you.
love to see a $100 sport live again.

rock auto sells a kit ,BTW.

actually most need spoon feeding on any 1.8L ,
but you can get all that data at the public library.

reckinbar · 12-02-2009, 12:48 PM

I've finally got some time to work on this. Will be taking the head off tonight.
Can anyone supply me with the sequence for head bolt removal/install.
I will be taking the Head to a pro to have it checked and replace whatever needs replacing. In the near future I will need torque specs for the head bolts and the cam cap bearings. I know needy, needy, needy. But without
others ignorance what would y'all post about?

Thanks in advance. I hope to get a picture posted soon.

kick-fix · 12-02-2009, 01:44 PM

yes, the 1.8L
the FSM is hard to get cheap and has many suppliments to flush it all out. hard to do.
but why worry that, there are 3 other sources.
Public Lib (have them in MN?) on line + esources+autorepair+ chiltions.
see attached experpt from there.
also walkin and see and print full Mitchells on same.
also go to ALLdata dot come , join and same deal.
you dont need an fsm for 1.8L all is there, at those 3 sources.

there, you are enabled ! LOL.

as for sequence. there is a loosing seq. and a tightening seq.
below is 1.6L

http://kick-fix.com/specs/head-sequence2.jpg

the chiltons has limited 1.8L data.
but mitchels , that is not true. in fact its index by Sport 1.8L.

i did confirm that the 1.6L and 1.8L have a bid diffr in tighting torque.

get an alldata pass.
ALLDATAdiy.com :: Leading Source of Diagnostic and Repair Information
$27 for one yr. subs.
take the tour, you will be amazed

reckinbar · 12-02-2009, 03:18 PM

Thanks, will do the research.