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03-13-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71

That would be a leakdown test, and the heads have to be installed to do it.

Have you removed the pistons yet??

I'm hesitant to put it back together as Thad a few hundred wasted between gaskets and bolts. The pistons are still in, was waitin on a reply as to what to do.

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03-13-2013, 10:30 PM

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Remove the pistons.....

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03-13-2013, 10:42 PM

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Ok but how do I tell if they're ok and the rings aren't worn? Never done a bottom end before.

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03-16-2013, 11:54 PM

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I got the pistons out tonight. Can I use brake cleaner to spray in the engine to clean it out and then spray wd40 to give it a coating so it won't rust. I'm wondering if the bearings will be ok with the brake cleaner and wd40. I want to rinse all possible dirt that might have fallen down inside the lifter holes and onto the cam and what not.

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