can i use this to remove headgasket?

[jt15833]

im trying to clean the block and prep it for a new headgasket (felpro). I bought this from pep boys to hopefully clean the block but i want to make sure it's safe. its a 2" drill mounted polishing disc. any input?


Modified by jt15833 at 5:55 PM 6/4/2007

[themadscientist]

Hard plastic jobber like scothbrite on crack? Those are fine. I use a scraper myself but you have to keep the angle very low an be careful not to gauge the head or block surfaces.

[xerexabante]

i use those all day. just be careful not to digg in so much it will make your block uneven.

[Secret squirrel]

I wouldnt youse the fiber roloc disc. There has been talk about how those can come off and cause bearing failures. Id use one of these:



Use a razor blade to get the majority off. then hit it with that to get the micro finish for the gasket to seat nicely. Dont forget to check evertyhign for flatness!

SS

[themadscientist]

I have Milla Jovavich hold the cylinder head against her chest to check for flatness. Accuracy is important.

[r34 gtr]

ha! awesome. how accurate is it? just eyeballing it i would guess somewhere in the .001in range.

[c-rad]

I have Milla Jovavich hold the cylinder head against her chest to check for flatness. Accuracy is important.

For having little ones, she sure does have some gumdrop nips though.

[Nick240sx]

From head gaskets to gum drop nipples in less than a page. I love this site.

[ragenasian]

Hell YEAH!!!! Ca section forever!!

Watch those edges, those things can get away from you pretty quick if you aren't careful.
Modified by ragenasian at 9:05 AM 6/5/2007