How many hours to replace headgasket on 83-model 944 NA?
09-18-2015, 03:39 AM
#16
RL Community Team
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Well of the 20+ head gaskets I have done in my life the scotch bright worked just fine. Never any head gasket failures after. And never mentioned a die grinder, that would be stupid! Definitely use WD40 to pre soak the head before using the wheel if you trust yourself. Here is a photo of the tool I used. Just don't hold it down on one spot, and don't push hard. It takes about 10 minutes of your life, not half a day with a razor blade and get a bad back from leaning over the engine bay the whole time.
If a method is faster, that doesn't make it better.
09-18-2015, 10:36 AM
#17
Race Car
I clean by hand with scotch bright & brake clean solvent & careful use of a razor. I take my time, but also don't discriminate if the aluminum is "stained", as long as it's smooth.