3VZ-FE: Headgasket repait without taking the engine out - can it be done?

[Zapatero]

Has anyone tried to change the headgaskets without taking the engine out? My headgaskets seem to leak :(

[cdwood2010]

Yep. There's more room in an MR2 than in a Camry in my opinion.

Where are they leaking from exactly?

C.

[Zapatero]

Thanks for the information!

the rear one on the middle cylinder is leaking the typical brown greasy water oil mixture and if i open the water cap i see the same :(

[cdwood2010]

Bummer. Yes, its a bit snug but doable. You need a good pair of ramps and probably something to stand on as you need access from above and below.

C.