Looking for walkthrough on AHA head removal...

[dspahn]

I have a C5 A6, AHA engine. The timing belt busted, and the cams are frozen in position. I know both heads have to come off. Does anyone know where I can find a walkthrough for this? I have looked on this forum and Audiworld, and have a assive page of A6 links, but none of them really discusses recovery from this disaster. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[Daft]

I have a C5 A6, AHA engine. The timing belt busted, and the cams are frozen in position. I know both heads have to come off. Does anyone know where I can find a walkthrough for this? I have looked on this forum and Audiworld, and have a assive page of A6 links, but none of them really discusses recovery from this disaster. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I can supply you with one tomorrow.

[Daft]

You will have to remove the serpentine belt first. Then you will need to remove the timing belt. The last step is removing the heads from the block.

I didn't think you needed steps to remove the serpentine belt.

Here's the timing belt PDF: Timing R&I

Here's the head removal/install PDF: Heads R&I

Based on the failure type you have there, you will need a machine shop to inspect the heads and valves for damage. Also don't be surprised if any pistons are dinged up from valve collisions.

Good luck.

[dspahn]

I apologize for not mentioning this, but I have been using this walkthrough. I am little concerned because the Bentley does not have anything listed with regard to how to remove the intake manfold. Is it just a bolt-on item? I know it will need a new gasket (also not listed in the Bentley- and I searched for "intake manifold"!)
I am also a little leery of that walkthrough because it doesn't even mention removing valve covers- I have done all except for about 6 or 8 steps, which are primarily unbolting the pipe from the EM, unhooking the accelerator cable, and clearing a few wires. I don't see any of the 8 head bolts on either side. Obviously, they are under the valve covers... but what else am I missing? I don't want to break anything during head removal just because Bentley forgot to mention it.