Title: Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check the passage condition.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: ENGINE REPAIR: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure may include

- cleaning the hot tank
- cleaning the cold tank
- cleaning by sand blasting
- conducting a sonic cleaning
- conducting a visual observation of Magnaflux
- using dye penetrant
- using straightedge and feeler gauge to check for warpage
- using surface comparator to check the surface finish
- cleaning and checking the passage condition.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is Magnafluxing? Why is it done?
- What precautions should be taken when sand blasting a cylinder head?
- What precautions should be taken when storing a straightedge?