replacing headgasket

[Thedoityouselfguy]

Just wondering if it is easier to replace the shim and gasket on my turbo nytro without pulling the engine. I understand pulling it to do initial shim install and timing and all the other things that go along with a first time install of a turbo, but without all the extras, just simply replacing the shim and gasket should not be too bad I would think......I don't know what do you guys think? Just pull it?

 

[Clode]

pull the motor...you can't get to the cam chain tensioner when its in place....I just did mine and it only took about 2 hrs to get the motor out.