Some Help Broke Down :(

[GVK]

Just for a compression test I wouldn't bother with the coolant/fuel lines if they are all off , I would disconnect the fuel pump under the rear seat. You'll only need to crank the engine for 5-10secs each cylinder.

Put the mount back on with a couple of bolts.

[pudding]

Oh dear.  15 teeth off is quite likely to have resulted in the valves getting intimate with the piston(s).  A compression test when it's retimed will confirm.

[dazza]

The cam sprocket is 2 teeth away from the mark but when I try and line it up it springs back to 2 teeth away.

Now it's sprung forward a quarter turn..

Going to take the valve cover off.

[dazza]

I started to remove the head. But I was thinking maybe it would have stayed at tdc if I removed the plugs?

What should I be looking for now the rocker cover is off?

[GVK]

I'd remove the cams and check the rocker arms that are under the cams for cracking/damage, then remove the head and check for bent valves, you may see that some of the valves aren't sitting right with the cams out.

[pudding]

At TDC, the rounded notches in the cams should both be horizontal and all 4 cam lobes on cylinder 1 pointing up.

[dazza]

Been away for a few days, all i could think about was cracking on with this 

Removed the heat shield, whats the best approach for removing the exaust manifold? The haynes manual said i need to remove the turbo?

Thanks again for all your help.

[Octoparrot]

The turbo is integral with the exhaust manifold.

[dazza]

The turbo is integral with the exhaust manifold.

So i need to remove the turbo or i can just unbolt it from the head and leave it in place?

[Octoparrot]

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/65-ENGINE-Replacing_Your_Head_Gasket/65-ENGINE-Replacing_Your_Head_Gasket.htm

This guide may help.

[dazza]

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/65-ENGINE-Replacing_Your_Head_Gasket/65-ENGINE-Replacing_Your_Head_Gasket.htm

This guide may help.

Thanks!
The head comes out with the manifold and turbo attached?

[Octoparrot]

Probably easier to remove the head with the turbo detached from it.

[dazza]

Probably easier to remove the head with the turbo detached from it.

The pelican part tutorial said it may be easier to remove the turbo first but this looks like a pita. Can I not just disconnect the manifold from the head and leave it where it is?

[Octoparrot]

Try it, it can't hurt..

[dazza]

everything is now removed from the head 
anyone know the correct tool to remove the head bolts? I bought one but it did not fit