'Cleaning' head

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2004 in the garage trying to fix the car Posts: 5882 Mondeo st tdci & Supercharged vts
    #1
    BIt of a strange question;

    Basically, the head off my engine is complete, bar cams and covers, and has been stored in a box in the garage for 18 months. Its covered in dust and fluff and bits of shedded paper (box packing) which have got into all the nooks and crannies.

    Obviously this will need cleaning off prior to bolting the head onto the engine block. The head is slightly 'oily' so everything is stuck to it, so cant just blow it off. Anything anyone can suggest to clean it down with?
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Cirencester, Glos Posts: 108 MK2 Saxo VTS
    #2
    If you are a premium member there is a guide on hear some where on how to get the head really shinny e.t.c if done correctly it looks quality.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 highlands/scotland Posts: 134 mk2 1.4 exclusive saxo 125cc skyjet 125-24
    #3
    i used brake cleaner on mine then just blow dry it with an air line works a treat on oil
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  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi
    #4
    Brake,clutch,carb cleaner is a good one... Why not get it port and polished? They will clean it down for you too lol!
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  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2004 in the garage trying to fix the car Posts: 5882 Mondeo st tdci & Supercharged vts
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR View Post
    Brake,clutch,carb cleaner is a good one... Why not get it port and polished? They will clean it down for you too lol!
    Brake/clutch cleaner is a winner. No idea why I didnt think of that tbh lol

    Already ported and polished so thats a no go
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #6
    if you want a good claean put it in bath of some sort with petrol amd paint brush. Then airline dry, then repeat with brake cleaner as mentioned
  7. Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Warrington Posts: 1987 AX VTS 57 3.0 TDI A5
    #7
    pressure wash then paraffin wash is what i do.
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5
    #8
    Soak in tfr then pressure wash it off but then obviously make sure you it is 100% dry before putting it back on
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ryanmt View Post
    pressure wash then paraffin wash is what i do.

    Ive said paraffin in about 10 posts recently LOL.

    REAL MEN use paraffin
  10. Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 Accrington Posts: 2 saxo vts
    #10
    to be honest mate im having same problem im just going to get it skimmed ported and polished for £60 it would be annoying building it all back up and something goes wrong
  11. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 North Posts: 1206
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by evogreysaxo View Post
    to be honest mate im having same problem im just going to get it skimmed ported and polished for £60 it would be annoying building it all back up and something goes wrong
    skimmed + ported and polished for £60?
  12. Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 nuneaton Posts: 1796 LY R26
    #12
    I'll agree with paraffin man, it's awesome stuff, I used it to clean alot of things then rinse it off

    Or you could use something like jizer (swarfega) thus very good stuff, we sell alot at work to garages, that needs washing/pressure washing off as it's oil based I think
  13. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS
    #13


    a tin of win.