the hobbler
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It IS possible to remove (and refit) the head whilst the engine in in-situ, BUT if you have never taken one off, it can be difficult finding, and getting to, some of the bolts at the rear front of the engine. If one does decide to take the head off in-situ, one needs to take both the fan-shroud top cover off, and the thermostat housing. It is also easier to get to the bolts/screws at the front of the engine if a trolley-jack is put under the engine (to support it), the rear cross-member is removed and then the engine can be lowered, just enough to make getting at the front of the engine a lot easier.
If somebody has never worked on a 500/126 engine before, and with this sort of problem, I would recommend that the engine is pulled out for a complete inspection. If 'tmrsgv' is having problems finding a mechanic/engine-shop to work on the engine may I suggest, as I have done with our American colleagues, try a good motor-bike shop----the 500/126 engines are air-cooled twins, just like a classic (and a few modern) motor-bike.A classic VW engine-shop might be a good alternative.
If somebody has never worked on a 500/126 engine before, and with this sort of problem, I would recommend that the engine is pulled out for a complete inspection. If 'tmrsgv' is having problems finding a mechanic/engine-shop to work on the engine may I suggest, as I have done with our American colleagues, try a good motor-bike shop----the 500/126 engines are air-cooled twins, just like a classic (and a few modern) motor-bike.A classic VW engine-shop might be a good alternative.