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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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What kind of tool should I use to DeCarbonize the heads since there aluminum?
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:13 PM
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Ive removed many heads at the dealership i work for, and since lexus uses only aluminum heads, i have a little experience... i usually just use a small wire brush and either parts wash or top engine cleaner... That usually works out pretty good...
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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Brake cleaner and scour pads work great.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:26 PM
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Thanks, I was going to try that but I was a little worried about scratching the aluminum. I guess when you think about it head porters polish the chamber. I'll just try to avoid the sealing areas and go after it by hand.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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Brake Cleaner and scouring pads it is. Thanks.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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Think my mech used top end cleaner there also. Dunno if it was spray or can.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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Don't use any metal scraper(putty knife, wire brush...etc.) on any surface that has to seal with a gasket. Use only plastic tools on machined aluminum surfaces.
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