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54222, Cleaning head with acitone ruin head? Posted by etx, Jun-30-03 09:35 AM
Hey guys. I was just wondering if i soaked a head in acitone (which i did) would it ruin the valve stem seals? I know the rest of the head is metal, but the seals are rubber.
I have a new set of seals / guides i was going to put in the motor i am running now. But i was thinking the ones in there might be toast from the acitone so mabye i should put them in there. Too bad Ill probably never get the valves out cause the compressor is fakin $213!!
Think i runied the seals?
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54227, RE: Cleaning head with acitone ruin head? Posted by VX100, Jun-30-03 10:26 AM
I can't be sure, but it is defenitely possible, as rubber typically doesn't like acetone.
What do the rubber seals fell like after teh soaking? Ifthey've been sitting in there that long and the acetone was going to ruin it, then you'd notice the seals would be either harder than normal or softer than normal.
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54230, RE: Cleaning head with acitone ruin head? Posted by Michael_97RS, Jun-30-03 10:55 AM
Yeah I'm with Todd, I wouldn't trust the seals, I'd look for a different cleaner. I used engine degreaser when cleaning mine up.

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54238, RE: Cleaning head with acitone ruin head? Posted by etx, Jun-30-03 11:58 AM
awwww. but the acitone works so well!
I hope they are ok.. Cause im never ever ever going to get the flipin valve springs out.. x(
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54244, RE: Cleaning head with acitone ruin head? Posted by Michael_97RS, Jun-30-03 12:16 PM
I machine shop can do it for a charge, call around...
And check the other thread, i "may" have found a $20 solution..

15.9 @ 86.7mph
Una Salus Victus.
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54245, RE: Cleaning head with acitone ruin head? Posted by Michael_97RS, Jun-30-03 12:16 PM
I machine shop can do it for a charge, call around...
And check the other thread, i "may" have found a $20 solution..

15.9 @ 86.7mph
Una Salus Victus.
Mods List: http://highlander.dsmpower.com/sig.htm
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