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[minilee94]

hi i few people on here have a advised me to get my enigine block acid dipped what are the good and bad things about this

[minidream94]

the only bad thing id say would be the price most probably :/

but the good things however will out way that price

[minilee94]

iv heard its only about 30 quid

[TopCatCustom]

Don't often hear about engines being acid dipped just the bodywork, the only thing I can see is all the machined surfaces becoming etched, so may need re-machining, this being both ends of the block, the deck, oil filter mounting flat and some more bits on the bottom.

[minilee94]

hmmm oh right i dont get why so many people have told me to do it but none of them guys have commented on here and surely they would have to machine it for me

[Sprocket]

You still have to remove all the oil gallery plugs and clean every surface and oriface whether you acid dip it or not.

My machine shop only use a hot wash tank, no acid. Acid is BAD. It disolves stuff, like your skin!

[minilee94]

lol oh right so why is everyone saying get it acid dipped

[minilee94]

well what do u think is the best thing to doo

[MRA]

As Sprocket says hot dip AFTER removing ALL of the oil plugs.... then using parafin and a set of bore brushes give it a good clean throughuntil it runs clear..... then clean it again to be sure

Also make sure the environment is clean all dirty objects are completely removed, ie no chance of something being flicked up into your clean engine

A major engine parts manufacturer has concluded that 46% of engine failures are caused by dirt or debris...

Edited by mra-minis.co.uk, 17 June 2011 - 08:30 AM.

[minilee94]

oh right cheers and to be off topic abit mra but i sent u a pm last night about gaskets

[bobs]

lol oh right so why is everyone saying get it acid dipped

Judging from another thread... Probably because your mate who sold you the block, sprayed paint all over the mating surfaces, pistons and over the bores?

Just a guess...

[minilee94]

yeah but that all been cleaned off there is nothing ih the block and pistons no more

[MRA]

Pm'ed you Lee

[bobs]

Sorry for saying it, really just trying to help but reiterating how clean a engine needs to be before being re-built, no point doing a half assed job, especially if you're spending cash on it...

[minilee94]

cheers have u checked your facebook chat is enquired about hot washes