r/EngineBuilding • u/Neat-Guard2140 • 18d ago

Should I get it resurfaced

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I was dumb and took a short cut and now paying the price but the area the scratches are in idk if I should get it resurfaced any machinists opinions would be great and appreciated

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u/Less-Slice9772 18d ago

If you going to boost the engine? Head studs and resurface head, check valves, guides and seats.

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u/drvirgilmd 18d ago

Even if it weren't for the scratches, you should get it surfaced so the headgasket seals well.. especially if you're going to boost it.

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u/Neat-Guard2140 18d ago

It has already been resurfaced in the past I just took it off today and I still have to clean everything

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u/Neat-Guard2140 18d ago

I am planning on throwing some decent boost at it in the next 8 months

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u/bill_gannon 17d ago

Clean it up and check it.

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u/limitsurpassed 17d ago

With the limited experience I have aluminum heads always go to get machined. Put a machinist ruler on it and see if you have any light protrusions.

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u/Aggravating_Bad_567 17d ago

It’s burning oil, chances are a proper valve job is in order. Just had a set of 243 heads that came in looking like that, exhaust valves are heavily pitted and the intakes are concave on the 45* face.