I have my head off for a mini-me. I need to get the coolant out of the block and oil out of all the bolt holes before putting the head on. What is a good way to go about doing this?

Thanks!

-Simon

 

Go get a shop vac with a small attachment, I think Sears carries the attachment. Thats how I usually do it. But I fill the outside of the sleeves with coolant/water and the oil should rise to the top. - Darrell

 

Oven Cleaner is a good way to clean some heavy-duty **** from a motor. Just follow the directions.

 

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haha that sounds funny. "just follow the directions" yes, becuase oven cleaner has directs on how to clean a head

just joshin ya

 

Uh...use a towel?

 

Shop vac sound like the answer. But I don't have one (yet) It is hard to use a towel to get into the outside of the sleeves and into the bolt holes. Is there any way to crank the water pump to pull water out? I guess the oil wouldn't be good to get into the coolant system though....

 

Clean up head? Not an issue if she swallows

In addition to the other suggestions, you might wanna try engine degreaser or spray on some lemon juice and let it sit before using the wet/dry vac. Basically anything that'll start to break it down to make the actual vacuuming process less time consuming.