Best way to clean a cylinder head?
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Trying to get it all cleaned up, the surface itself i've managed to clean most of it using light pressure on a sponge/scourer.
In terms of the valves, im picking all the hard carbon off with a small flat screwdriver.
What about the part (dont know the name sorry) next to the valves. Its curved obviously so getting to it is a bit of a nightmare.
Which bits do and dont need cleaning before refitting/pressure testing?
Need to get some very fine emery paper for the rest of the head, but any ideas would be appreciated.
In terms of the valves, im picking all the hard carbon off with a small flat screwdriver.
What about the part (dont know the name sorry) next to the valves. Its curved obviously so getting to it is a bit of a nightmare.
Which bits do and dont need cleaning before refitting/pressure testing?
Need to get some very fine emery paper for the rest of the head, but any ideas would be appreciated.
Acheron said:
Trying to get it all cleaned up, the surface itself i've managed to clean most of it using light pressure on a sponge/scourer.
In terms of the valves, im picking all the hard carbon off with a small flat screwdriver.
What about the part (dont know the name sorry) next to the valves. Its curved obviously so getting to it is a bit of a nightmare.
Which bits do and dont need cleaning before refitting/pressure testing?
Need to get some very fine emery paper for the rest of the head, but any ideas would be appreciated.
Dishwashers good if SHMBO doesn't catch you.In terms of the valves, im picking all the hard carbon off with a small flat screwdriver.
What about the part (dont know the name sorry) next to the valves. Its curved obviously so getting to it is a bit of a nightmare.
Which bits do and dont need cleaning before refitting/pressure testing?
Need to get some very fine emery paper for the rest of the head, but any ideas would be appreciated.
finlo said:
Acheron said:
Trying to get it all cleaned up, the surface itself i've managed to clean most of it using light pressure on a sponge/scourer.
In terms of the valves, im picking all the hard carbon off with a small flat screwdriver.
What about the part (dont know the name sorry) next to the valves. Its curved obviously so getting to it is a bit of a nightmare.
Which bits do and dont need cleaning before refitting/pressure testing?
Need to get some very fine emery paper for the rest of the head, but any ideas would be appreciated.
Dishwashers good if SHMBO doesn't catch you.In terms of the valves, im picking all the hard carbon off with a small flat screwdriver.
What about the part (dont know the name sorry) next to the valves. Its curved obviously so getting to it is a bit of a nightmare.
Which bits do and dont need cleaning before refitting/pressure testing?
Need to get some very fine emery paper for the rest of the head, but any ideas would be appreciated.
littlebasher said:
Dog Star said:
GarryA said:
Vapour blast.
This. They're good because they are so gentle...
Just out of interest, what's it off?
Parts cleaner (kerosene stuff) to degrease and get any oil and coolant off
Scrape down the surface with stanley knife blade to get rid of old gasket, making sure not to scratch the head
1200 grit sandpaper used lightly to get any more deposits off.
Blow out the holes
Vapour blast
Good as new
For the valves, best way is to remove them and put them through a wire wheel.
Scrape down the surface with stanley knife blade to get rid of old gasket, making sure not to scratch the head
1200 grit sandpaper used lightly to get any more deposits off.
Blow out the holes
Vapour blast
Good as new
For the valves, best way is to remove them and put them through a wire wheel.
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