Topic: Cleaning the head (Read 991 times)

chrisdb · « **on:** 16 February 2009, 20:06:16 »

Hi all

Is it safe to clean the cylinder head with wire wool? Or do I need a proper scraper?

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 February 2009, 20:45:43 »

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Hi all

Is it safe to clean the cylinder head with wire wool? Or do I need a proper scraper?

NOPE!

Which bit of the head?

The steel in the wire wool will get into the alloy and rust!

chrisdb · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 February 2009, 20:48:24 »

Thanks Mark, it's the surface that the head gasket mates with. What is the best ting to use?

HGV mechanic · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 February 2009, 21:37:30 »

emerey paper, ,, soft grain once most of the crud is removed

chrisdb · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 February 2009, 09:14:40 »

Cheers! Thank you

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 February 2009, 10:49:46 »

Yep, a sharp scraper to remove the old material and then very fine emery.