Hi guys,

 

Is there a trick to getting them off without removing the water pipes on the front of the engine?

 

I can't believe you have to however nothing would surprise me.

 

Cheers

nope, need to remove the top water pipe matey to get to the lower bolts some of them are covered by that water pipe. also makes it easier anyway. bit of a pain in the butt mind you, but gives you a good excuse to do a coolant change / replace the thermostat while you are there.

Cheers bud, good thinking but none of that needs doing.

? Am I missing something. I didn't remove the water pipes when I changed my cam covers, they're no where near them?....aha! just figured out you're talking about the cambelt covers on the front...ok lol yeah have to remove the water pipes like vodkashots says!

they are held on by stupid allen key bolts :2guns:

Yes they are. I still can't believe the amount of work required to do such a simple job, it really boils my piss! Makes me miss my 205 GTI even more, loads of fun and simple to work on.

 

Oh well looks like the front of the engine is coming off again!