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Title: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 27 February 2014, 17:12

Anyone got any tips or know ways to do it. I have heard to I use dishwashers or cheap coke and leave it to soak. Have stripped the head completely including valve guides but want to give it a proper clean before I port it.

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: clipperjay on 27 February 2014, 21:10

Big ole plastic bag some oven cleaner foam spray into bag, tie bag up leave over night and fairies will have you a shiny head by morning  :grin:

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 27 February 2014, 21:31

Was in asda earlier so got 6 bottles of 17p Rola cola. If that doesn't work then the over cleaner is coming out for a sparkly new engine. Pretty sure I would be kicked out if the head made its way into the dishwasher though  :sad:

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: clipperjay on 28 February 2014, 11:00

Quote from: Sgt_Lemon on 27 February 2014, 21:31

Was in asda earlier so got 6 bottles of 17p Rola cola. If that doesn't work then the over cleaner is coming out for a sparkly new engine. Pretty sure I would be kicked out if the head made its way into the dishwasher though  :sad:

I don't like cola sometimes if you don't get it all out it gets sticky big time!

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Mr Blue on 02 March 2014, 13:16

Brick acid and strong picking acid worked well on mine but the pickle is very dangerous so take care.

Anyone with a aqua blaster near you? Parts come out brand new.

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 March 2014, 16:31

Here's your answer:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/working-hoover-dishwasher/1050828264

One use and straight to the tip.  :grin:

Or just leave it in the back garden for further cleaning, especially at that price!

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 03 March 2014, 18:44

When we moved house there was actually an old dishwasher left in the garage just not plumbed in. Will see if that works.

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Mr Blue on 03 March 2014, 19:53

Quote from: Diamond Hell on 03 March 2014, 16:31

Here's your answer:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/working-hoover-dishwasher/1050828264

One use and straight to the tip.  :grin:

Or just leave it in the back garden for further cleaning, especially at that price!

Great idea. Feed it with thinners and would be an awesome parts washer :grin:

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Dave_IOW on 03 March 2014, 23:15

Just wait til the other half is out.

My dishwasher has had 4 alloys, 2 rocker covers and a sump in it so far!

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Diamond Hell on 04 March 2014, 08:55

Quote from: Dave_IOW on 03 March 2014, 23:15

My dishwasher has had 4 alloys, 2 rocker covers and a sump in it so far!

To be honest that makes it quite a lucky thing in your house.  Your toaster, other halve's onesie, various walls and your chest of draws have lucked right out in comparison....  :grin:

Title: Re: Cylinder head cleaning
Post by: Dave_IOW on 07 March 2014, 23:22

They are all upstairs, dishwasher is out of the 'danger/splash zone', safely located downstairs :grin: