I’m working on an '08 Swift with a 1.5L RS415 engine having questions

[GoSwiftly]

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Hey everyone, hoping to get some advice from the mechanics here. I’m working on an '08 Swift with a 1.5L RS415 engine. Does anyone know if it’s possible to remove the timing cover and take the head off with the engine still in the car? The manual suggests removing the engine first, but I’m hoping to get the timing cover off to free the cams and get the head off without pulling the engine. There’s not much clearance between the timing cover and the subframe, so I just want to confirm if it’s doable. Appreciate any insights

 

[SuzukiDriver2024]

Yeah, need to take the engine out because the timing cover has to come off to back off the cam chain tensioner and get the chain off. If you are pulling the head, swap in new head bolts since they stretch. Though, why do you want to do that?

 

[JackFrost]

Not sure if this is the right forum. Admin please move this thread if this is not supposed to be here.

Hey everyone, hoping to get some advice from the mechanics here. I’m working on an '08 Swift with a 1.5L RS415 engine. Does anyone know if it’s possible to remove the timing cover and take the head off with the engine still in the car? The manual suggests removing the engine first, but I’m hoping to get the timing cover off to free the cams and get the head off without pulling the engine. There’s not much clearance between the timing cover and the subframe, so I just want to confirm if it’s doable. Appreciate any insights

It might be tricky due to the limited clearance between the timing cover and subframe. While the manual suggests removing the engine, you could try carefully removing the cover with the engine in place.

 

[Stargazer$80]

You'll have to remove a lot of stuff around the engine's front to make space like the radiator and AC compressor. Getting the head off with the engine in is more likely after you remove the cams but space will still be an issue. Be ready for a tough job and it's best to have a helper.