1998 V70NAM56 (NOW ENGINE SWAP) , winter 2020 "The Orange Mountain"

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 22 Feb 2020, 08:39

abscate wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 20:40 I’ve got deep brinnelling andvalve issues too, so I think one has shuffled off its single mortal coil.

I'm dying to put that head on top of the grill though =P

Post by **kallekula** » 22 Feb 2020, 12:04

Ain't no bbq gonna fix that

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 22 Feb 2020, 18:49

wizechatmgr wrote: ↑22 Feb 2020, 08:39 I'm dying to put that head on top of the grill though =P

Yeah, I kinda want to see the head on the grill now.

Post by **erikv11** » 22 Feb 2020, 20:14

agreed. something like this:

<<<brats>>>
|===head===|
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Post by **wizechatmgr** » 23 Feb 2020, 03:02

Apparently it isn't fully taboo...
https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/1 ... ightening/

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 23 Feb 2020, 12:08

wizechatmgr wrote: ↑23 Feb 2020, 03:02 Apparently it isn't fully taboo...

Baked not grilled.

Post by **kallekula** » 23 Feb 2020, 13:09

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑23 Feb 2020, 12:08
wizechatmgr wrote: ↑23 Feb 2020, 03:02 Apparently it isn't fully taboo...
Baked not grilled.

There you go, had several heads done this way, but not with a fancy oven like that. Regular backyard bbq big enough works just fine

dobrosailor · Post by **dobrosailor** » 23 Feb 2020, 15:26

Just wait till you get to those two bolts that hold the water pipe on the back of the head by the timing belt end. Worst bolts on the entire car! Especially when you put them back in, before you install the head, glue the gasket to the head or pipe with gasket sealer and let it dry. Prepare to cus swear and think about putting a gass soaked rag in the tank filler with a lighter and run.

I did one last year, normally I start the car with fresh water run it fix the leaks if any then drain and refil with coolant. I ran it - ran great, drained the water and the next day after an overnight freeze, when I went to put antifreeze in turns out there is a little corner of the block that doesn't drain, splt the block right across the water pump seal. Car is junk now... Sigh Do not make the same mistake!

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 23 Feb 2020, 18:04

@Abscate - know anyone that can get us a ~1" thick steel plate cut to just larger than cylinder head size? I can tear that head down (valves and valve seals) and cook it.

Charcoal or Propane? I usually like charcoal as it gives that tasty flavor. I have no doubt this topic is as controversial as which oil is the best for a P80 =P

I'll check my oven at home. It's gas and may do the 500F. Need to clean it anyways, so no harm there. Downside is the head may smell like burnt smoked food. No licking it... =P

Post by **abscate** » 23 Feb 2020, 18:44

I’ll have to talk to STS steel, they have some scrap laying around I think...

I’ll just grab a piece of this 3 inch

1998 V70NAM56 (NOW ENGINE SWAP) , winter 2020 "The Orange Mountain"

Re: 1998 V70NAM56 cylinder head job, winter 2020 "The Orange Mountain"