16v head gasket Q's

[mk1mark at gmail.com (Mark F.)]

On 10/29/07, T. Reed <tereed2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The head is being resurfaced at a machine shop.. I've got new gaskets (I'm
> using the 2.0 headgasket) and head bolts, but now I'm looking at the block
> wondering how clean it needs to be before I re-install the head.
>
> Anyone have recommendations on how to clean it?
>
> If I were doing a complete teardown, I'd think about using something like
> scotchbrite pads, but it seems like doing this in my situation might
> create abrasive dust that could get in to the cylinders and oil passages..
> not a good thing.


Hi Toby.  You can just use a scraper to prep the block.  That's what
we used at the machine shop I used to work at.  Don't worry about any
'staining' on the surface, as long as it's scraped and wiped clean (w/
a solvent) you're good to go...

Later,

Mark.
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