Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Best way to clean a Td5 block deck?

  1. 28th March 2013, 06:17 AM #1
    OffTrack's Avatar
    OffTrack
    OffTrack is offline YarnMaster
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Brunswick, Victoria
    Posts
    3,778
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Best way to clean a Td5 block deck?

    I'm doing a head change on the my Td5 over easter and haven't been able to find any discussion on the best way to clean up the deck of the block. RAVE says to "clean thoroughly".

    There is a tech bulletin on head fretting that suggests using a fine carborundum block to remove gasket residue on the cylinder head, so I guess that might be an option.

    In lieu of better suggestions I was going to do something along the lines of the procedure described in this article as it seems to be pretty low impact, and little risk of damage:

    Classics and Performance | Technical | Mating Surface Prep

    Any advice would be very welcome.

    cheers
    Paul
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 28th March 2013, 07:48 PM #2
    northiam's Avatar
    northiam
    northiam is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Hunter Valley NSW
    Posts
    750
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I was amazed how well this worked using pull action on a ford block deck.


    Scraper Linbide Uni Pro 50mm Heavy Duty Al170 - Bunnings Warehouse

    You wont need extra blades!
    Regards
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 28th March 2013, 07:54 PM #3
    uninformed
    uninformed is offline ForumSage
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Gold Coast
    Posts
    5,101
    Total Downloaded
    0
    probably a really dumb idea, and it did just pop into my head......I wonder how a good quality sander (festool,rupes) with a very fine grade sand paper hooked up to a vacuum would work. You would have to be very carefull to do even amounts. Only reason Im thinking is those scrapping type things could maybe lead to gouges/scratches???

    Please do not try this....just thinking out loud.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 28th March 2013, 08:17 PM #4
    Blknight.aus's Avatar
    Blknight.aus
    Blknight.aus is offline RoverLord Vendor
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Melbourn(ish)
    Posts
    26,497
    Total Downloaded
    0
    plastic scrapers for use on aircraft are the go.

    The gurney works

    My tried and true method is a small sheet of glass with a large scotchbrite or brillow pad with lots of elbow grease.
    Dave

    "In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."

    For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.

    Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
    Tdi autoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
    Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)


    If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
    If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Trailer brakes | Stranded by a maxi fuse »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!