Calum122 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hi,Well picked up the cylinder head today and its full of swarfe. So what's the best way to clean it without damaging the stem seals or corroding parts.I was thinking, I know this may be bad, put the item in a box. Pressure wash the exterior and interior avoid direct pressure to the springs.Then quickly empty and finish cleaning with petrol.Then dry and coat in oil, WD etc.What do people think?> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim* Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I would just say use petrol tbh but i could well be wrong, you could take it to a machinist and I think they dip them in containers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Ive pressure washed heads before, although i had totally stripped them down (collets, valves, springs, stem seals etc.)Also best to do the stem seals whilst you have a chance, only 30 quid or so. Plus they will do doubt get damaged with any attempt to clean the head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Id strip it completely, if theres swarf in there then theres a good chance it will get in the springs etc.As above do the stem seals as well whilst you have the chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I put mine in dishwasher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 FML! WILL I EVER GET THIS DONE! But thank you for saying this. You're right, I know you're right. And I was thinking about it on the way home. I want to do a proper job. I'll rebuild the head. Next question, what exactly will I want to replace. Stem seals and springs? Just the stem seals. Also how do completely dissemble the head? I really didn't want to do this, but I can only see it destroying my cylinder if I don't. Good news though for anyone who cares, the head was badly warped, but it wasn't cracked. So that's always something. Advice appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Just the stem seals. All you need is some spring compressors, pretty easy but fiddly job. The valves are a bugger to clean too. Best to blow the head out with an airline ideally, if you have access to one, to make sure all the water galleries are clear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Just make sure you dont loose any collets lol, pretty fiddly to do, use a small flathead screwdriver with a bit of LM grease to put them back in. Valves can be cleaned well with a rotating buff. And if you are carefull you can put the stem seals back in with simething like a 14mm socket.Also advisable to get the head skimmed and checked by a machine shop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Lol. I didn't know what the collets were. Binned them! LMAO. Oh dear.... But yeah heads already skimmed and good to go. Hence why it needed cleaning. But now I've been told best to lap the valve and valve seats. So that's another job for another day Literally this car is never going back together at this pace. I managed to get most of the collets but need to buy about ten or so. Why can't they just be a standard size! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzatd04l220 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 you can put a lot of hour's into a head, i spent 7 hours taking valves out cleaning them, replacing stem seal's and grinding valves back in. kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 you can put a lot of hour's into a head, i spent 7 hours taking valves out cleaning them, replacing stem seal's and grinding valves back in. kevinSounds about right, start to port, polish etc your talking 30-40 hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) do this lol alloy cleaner soap and a power hose VIDEO LINK BELOW http://vid710.photobucket.com/albums/ww102/gtadvance09/2014-01/2DEADC69-BB81-46BA-8C72-B92F54F59B4F_3.mp4 quick skim at the local shop strip head new stem seal new exhaust valves polished intake valves Lap them all in and number them up. start reassembly valves/springs/stem seals/retainers/collets half way Finished and onto the block Phil Edited February 8, 2015 by Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Aww that's lush! Would love to have the patience for that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 How close to done is your Phil what's the spec looking like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Aww that's lush! Would love to have the patience for that! couple of evenings had it sorted. tedious in parts lol How close to done is your Phil what's the spec looking like? its nearly there. spec is Wiseco forged pistons Scat Forged Rods Polished crank with over sized mains ACL mains KING big end bearings. Athena HG 1.2mm Speedvision Billet Cams 265degree Blitz flywheel just waiting on Chris to get time to swap the cam gears over and fit/shim then it'll be full steam ahead Phil Edited February 10, 2015 by Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 hopefully cams tomorrow so maybe get an completed pic for you Callum Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hooray Phil! You'll be back boosting in no time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hope so. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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