Byron High School
Auto Diagnostics
V8 Engine Disassembly
Mr. Hintz

First Remove the CARBURETOR

Next is the DISTRIBUTOR Pull straight out so you don’t nick the
CAMSHAFT

Remove the VALVE COVERS

After Removing the VALVE COVER

The VALVE COVERS protect the
VALVE TRAIN

After removing the VALVE COVERS, the INTAKE MANIFOLD is next

Pull the INTAKE MANIFOLD straight off

The Underside of the INTAKE
MANIFOLD

PUSHRODS, CAMSHAFT, and
LIFTERS

The HEAD forms the structure for the VALVE TRAIN

Loosen bolts, and remove the
HEAD

Carefully remove and watch your toes

The underside of the HEAD. Note
VALVES and HEAD GASKET

Note the COMBUSTION CHAMBER and the top of the PISTONS

Location of the mechanical FUEL
PUMP

HARMONIC BALANCER TOOL

Removing the WATER PUMP

Removing the TIMING CHAIN
COVER

TIMING CHAIN and SPROCKETS

TIMING CHAIN

Flip it over, remove the OILPAN

The OILPAN protects the lower half of the engine components

OIL PUMP

ROD CAPS, MAINCAPS, and
CRANKSHAFT

Loosen the MAIN CAPS

Remove the CONNECTING ROD
CAPS

Carefully remove the PISTONS

Fasten all Bolts

Remove MAIN CAPS

Remove MAIN BEARINGS

Lift out CRANKSHAFT

Carefully Slide out the CAMSHAFT

Bare BLOCK

Any Questions????