Got LS2 Heads... How do I clean them?
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 11,059
Likes: 38
From: Menifee CA
Got LS2 Heads... How do I clean them?
I cleaned most of the Carbon build up with a razor (flat surfaces) but how do I clean the Valve areas where the Cylynder bowls are????
anything I could buy from PEPBOYS (engine degreaser etc)...
thanks a lot
anything I could buy from PEPBOYS (engine degreaser etc)...
thanks a lot
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,558
Likes: 2
From: Cape Coral FL
I used Top Engine cleaner. You have to soak the head for a while and the stuff is vile, but it works great. I used a big bucket, poured 2 cans of the stuff over the heads, and covered it while it was in the hot sun and let it sit all day. Every 1/2 hour or so I uncovered them and 'basted' them. When the time was up I removed them, hosed them down, and they were as clean as new.
---
One thing I thought I should mention. I read in the manual not to use a ScotchBrite pads. The reason given is it creates such a fine dust that the oil filter can't remove it and 'engine damage' can result.
---
Having said that, I've read of lot's of guys that have used it with no problems.
---
One thing I thought I should mention. I read in the manual not to use a ScotchBrite pads. The reason given is it creates such a fine dust that the oil filter can't remove it and 'engine damage' can result.
---
Having said that, I've read of lot's of guys that have used it with no problems.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
From: Calgary Alberta
Should be, it's all metal. But since the heads are off, it's an ideal time to disassemble everything and check for bent valves, worn seats, out-of-spec springs, etc. It's easy to do now, and the cost is essentially zip. Much more work later, if things are not as they should be.
Originally Posted by MUKAKsC5
is this safe to do with Valves and springs on the heads?
thanks
thanks