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   In article , Handyman  wrote:   
   >  I'm pulling the head on a 2001 Rav4 in order to have valve work done   
   >and I have a couple of questions.   
   >   
   >1)   Does anyone know if you can get the timing chain cover off   
   >without dropping the engine down on the passenger side?  This vehicle   
   >has a timing chain, not a belt, and therefore has a one-piece timing   
   >cover.  There is almost no room between the timing cover and the inner   
   >fender wall.   
   >   
   >2)  Can I pull the head with the intake manifold attached and then   
   >remove the intake manifold?  I can't tell if there are lower bolts   
   >that I can't see.  I'm concerned about cracking the black composite   
   >intake if I miss a bolt and try to pop it loose.   
   >   
   >3)  I'm planning on replacing the connecting rod bearings and rings   
   >since I will already have the head off and this engine has 200K miles   
   >on it.  Any other suggestions while I've got it apart?   
   check the rod bearing tolerances first. my 4cylinder only needed rings and a   
   valve grind at 225,000 miles. if they're with specs, leave them be.   
      
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