Cleaning out the head

[fonz87]

I got a turbo 7m lying around in the garage that i bought it from a friend. It's got a little dust on it, but it very clean oil wise in the cams place. The question i have, what's the best way to clean a head ? i got dust on it and i don't want to spray water on it to get it cleaned of or wasn't sure if i can use water. any advice ?? the head will be getting a resurface within a week or so.

 

[Moy]

Brake cleaner should do the job, don't take my word on that one though.

 

[enjoi.this]

Brake cleaner should do the job, don't take my word on that one though.

+1 on brake clean (that stuff is truly amazing) I use johnsons brake clean. leaves no residue, doesnt have that harsh chemical smell and cleans really well.
If you dissapsemble the head you could clean it in varsal, then wash it in hot soupy water, blow it off with compressed air then lightly oil any metal material that will rust. (what ever isnt aluminum)

 

[sneakypete]

wd40 and compressed air.. then cover with a rag soaked in wd40 until your ready to bring it to the machine shop

 

[SupaMan]

wd40 and compressed air.. then cover with a rag soaked in wd40 until your ready to bring it to the machine shop

make 100% sure your compressor isnt spraying water tho.

 

[super.secret.supra.club]

just have the shop clean it for you. they'll clean it way better than any one of us.

 

[slowpra na-t]

just have the shop clean it for you. they'll clean it way better than any one of us.

+1. my head got hot tanked and it looks almost brand new!