1ZZFE Head Removal - What tool do I need? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

RyanOrion · 03-09-2004, 07:38 PM

I have a spare 1ZZFE engine with a bad block, so i'm removing the head, but I'm just wondering if anyone knows off the top of their head what type of hex tool I need for this?

***falnfenix*** · 03-10-2004, 12:03 AM

heya Ryan - i'll ask Derrick for you...he's already fiddled with his second motor and taken it apart.

project trueno · 03-10-2004, 12:27 AM

you need a 10mm double-hex KEY to take out the head studs....remember KEY not a socket

and block as in the whole thing? because the block consists of the cylinder part and a lower cage block

RyanOrion · 03-10-2004, 02:28 AM

Bad short block, ie. a rod broke and punched through the lower end of the block, so i'm gonna try and salvage the head. But thanks for letting me know which tool i need!

RyanOrion · 03-13-2004, 02:07 AM

Ok i got a full hex set and it took a 12mm star key to get the head off, that and a breaker bar, heh. But yeah after that it was pretty easy removal, I now have a spare head and will probably sell the spare pistons / rods and crank on ebay since they seem to be in good condition, but yeah the other piston and rod is gone and so is the block. Fun stuff!