I'm pulling the head of the E30 tomorrow, and I was wondering what's the correct method of orienting and cleaning the head.
From what I've gathered, I need to be extremely careful to not nick the surface of the head. I was planning on storing the head on it's side, where the timing case is. For cleaning, I was going to use some Brakleen and rags. I was also going to do the same on the block and piston surfaces. I also know to use the compressor to ensure that no oil/water gets in the holes for the head bolts. Hopefully I will not have to fix pitting, but if I do, is JB Weld and sanding the correct method?
I want to have the head off and back on tomorrow. I have all the new gaskets and bolts, and I am prepared to clean for a while. I just want to make sure I'm doing it right.
From what I've gathered, I need to be extremely careful to not nick the surface of the head. I was planning on storing the head on it's side, where the timing case is. For cleaning, I was going to use some Brakleen and rags. I was also going to do the same on the block and piston surfaces. I also know to use the compressor to ensure that no oil/water gets in the holes for the head bolts. Hopefully I will not have to fix pitting, but if I do, is JB Weld and sanding the correct method?
I want to have the head off and back on tomorrow. I have all the new gaskets and bolts, and I am prepared to clean for a while. I just want to make sure I'm doing it right.
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