E16se crank sprocket removal

[torquey]

It's stuck how do I remove it.? Tryed the way the Haynes manual says no joy! Also I have removed head what's the best way to store it as will be a while before I refit it!:thumb:

[Andy]

Pry bar
I put the lifters,followers and top hats in individual bags numbered 1-8
thats all you need to do

[torquey]

Ok cheers will the head be ok just sat on the bench? Thanks

[Andy]

I give the parts that can rust i.e. Valve springs etc a coating of wd40 just to protect.as the head is ali there's not a lot that can happen to it.

[torquey]

Ok good stuff cheers.

[torquey]

This crank sprocket won't budge. I assume this engine you carnt remove the key as was told it's machined into the crank?

[torquey]

Just been out and got it off finally didn't wanna budge though lol.

[Andy]

Some are tight,generally they don't come off so are quite tight.my pry bar has yet to be defeated lol,although I have had a water pump I had to smash to pieces to get out,and that was on my bench!

[torquey]

Yeh tell me about it, it didn't want to give up. Some come off quite easily. Pot luck I suppose lol

[Andy]

And brute force and ignorance lol

[millworm]

Call it ocd or gay but I put all the parts that have to go back in the same place in ice cube trays and store them in the back of my cupboard that way I know there in order

[torquey]

Good idea pal might try it lol

[Andy]

Not at all mate gotta be a bit OCD
for my last couple of engine builds Iv put all the bits/bolts in a screw case what ya get from b n q for 3quid
loads and loads of compartments and the lid closes