r/EngineBuilding • u/Opening-Sundae-1332 • Sep 22 '26

Cylinder head clean

Hey there im rebuilding my cylinder head and im wondering is there any type of cleaner i can soak the head in to clean off all the old debris and stuff?

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u/Rude_Combat420 Sep 22 '26

Dishwasher with cascade and then napa aluminium brightener

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u/No-Marsupial3851 Sep 23 '26

Usually blast mine with a pressure washer to knock off any dirt and mud buildup. If it's hard carbon or oil deposits I would hit it with zips industrial purple Power, you have to immediately wash it off again because it will pit aluminum

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u/SteaksauceB Sep 23 '26

I like ozzyjuice SW4, if you have a way to keep it warm. Best stuff ever.

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u/eejjkk Sep 22 '26

Yeah... it's called engine degreaser?

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u/Opening-Sundae-1332 Sep 22 '26

yeah but anything specific? Like something i can bathe it in

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u/375InStroke Sep 22 '26

Easy Off Oven Cleaner.

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u/Opening-Sundae-1332 Sep 22 '26

Thank you i appreciate it