Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block?
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Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block?
haha just wondering if anyone has done what IM THINKING? hot tanking their block in a bucket with boil water .......... well this work? thats what i call a ghetto hot tank ....
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (Mr si99)
i think they usually boil it in hot oil till every thing comes off. but i guess u can get some good *** degreasing at home depot, soak it & scrub away...
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (B18BlackEK)
YOU CAN NOT HOT TANK ALUMINUM
you will not get it back
hot tanks use soda ash. it will dissolve aluminum. cold tanking uses carb cleaner and works well. then it takes a spin in a parts washer.
you will not get it back
hot tanks use soda ash. it will dissolve aluminum. cold tanking uses carb cleaner and works well. then it takes a spin in a parts washer.
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (boostedcivicsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">YOU CAN NOT HOT TANK ALUMINUM
you will not get it back
hot tanks use soda ash. it will dissolve aluminum. cold tanking uses carb cleaner and works well. then it takes a spin in a parts washer.</TD></TR></TABLE>
seriously cause i got my block hot tanked.
you will not get it back
hot tanks use soda ash. it will dissolve aluminum. cold tanking uses carb cleaner and works well. then it takes a spin in a parts washer.</TD></TR></TABLE>
seriously cause i got my block hot tanked.
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (JDMOrangeFever)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMOrangeFever »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">True.. hot tanking aluminum is not good idea.. just use pressure washer and good solvent</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't agree with this at all. The "hot tank" I used is the newer style. Only gets 130 degrees. Hate to point this out, but the enigne itself see's 160+ when operating. The "hot tank" isn't going to ruin your aluminum at these temps. It takes a much higher point to hose it... I would estimate easily over 200.
I don't agree with this at all. The "hot tank" I used is the newer style. Only gets 130 degrees. Hate to point this out, but the enigne itself see's 160+ when operating. The "hot tank" isn't going to ruin your aluminum at these temps. It takes a much higher point to hose it... I would estimate easily over 200.
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (deadlock32)
put it in the dishwasher 
i've actually heard of people doing this, not sure how effective and i'm sure you have to take out the shelves and such
i've actually heard of people doing this, not sure how effective and i'm sure you have to take out the shelves and such
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (deadlock32)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by deadlock32 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ITS NOT THE TEMPS THAT KILL THE ALUM. ENGINE!!!!! its the soda ash = ]</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, the tank I used, like I said, was a newer chemical tank. I do not believe it contained any soda ash.
Well, the tank I used, like I said, was a newer chemical tank. I do not believe it contained any soda ash.
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (deadlock32)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94_Del Sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good thread! people give some ideas....im doing my own build soon and need to know how to do that because my motor has 115000 on it</TD></TR></TABLE>
does it really matter how many mileage your motor has? since I always thought putting new piston in would eliminate most of the mileage if not all. Im new to motor really new just bought my b18b block two days ago and dont even know what mileage it has on it but the motor year is 97-98. Also got arias turbo piston for it too (new in box). So my question is does new piston = new motor or just partial new motor or just regular old motor..... (remember im new to motor).
does it really matter how many mileage your motor has? since I always thought putting new piston in would eliminate most of the mileage if not all. Im new to motor really new just bought my b18b block two days ago and dont even know what mileage it has on it but the motor year is 97-98. Also got arias turbo piston for it too (new in box). So my question is does new piston = new motor or just partial new motor or just regular old motor..... (remember im new to motor).
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (Mr si99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr si99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does it really matter how many mileage your motor has? since I always thought putting new piston in would eliminate most of the mileage if not all. Im new to motor really new just bought my b18b block two days ago and dont even know what mileage it has on it but the motor year is 97-98. Also got arias turbo piston for it too (new in box). So my question is does new piston = new motor or just partial new motor or just regular old motor..... (remember im new to motor).</TD></TR></TABLE>
First of all... its a engine.. Motors are ran off electricity.. your windshield wipers are ran off motors though! :D
First of all... its a engine.. Motors are ran off electricity.. your windshield wipers are ran off motors though! :D
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (e jay one)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by e jay one »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
seriously cause i got my block hot tanked. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Aluminum is a weak metal bro. Can't stand alot of heat and will warp easily. Cmon now!
seriously cause i got my block hot tanked. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Aluminum is a weak metal bro. Can't stand alot of heat and will warp easily. Cmon now!
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (Mr si99)
hot tanks use a mixture of water and caustic soda (lye) heated to about 190 degrees... they work fine for ferrous (iron and steel) but NOT aluminum
if you take it anywhere make sure you ask them, if you use caustic soda with aluminum it will dissolve the aluminum...
if you take it anywhere make sure you ask them, if you use caustic soda with aluminum it will dissolve the aluminum...
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (amy del sol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amy del sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">put it in the dishwasher
i've actually heard of people doing this, not sure how effective and i'm sure you have to take out the shelves and such</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha thats great lol
i've actually heard of people doing this, not sure how effective and i'm sure you have to take out the shelves and such</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha thats great
lol
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heejh guys,
hot tanking your alu block will give you a black block in return.
for the guys that have 'hot tanked' their alu blocks. it was'nt a hot tank, i believe it's called a 'jetwasher'
check this thread : https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1199053
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My machinist called it jet-washing .. hot-tanking uses acids that would eat away at aluminum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and this : https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=256442
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A true hot tank cannot be done to aluminum. a steam tank with degreaser is what most shops use nowadays. Most shops refer to a steam tank as a hot tank now.</TD></TR></TABLE>
there's a little confusion about the term hot tank. a true hot tank will destroy your engine, eats trough alu. a so called jet washer, steam tank or cold tank will be oke. sometimes they call these hot tanks. but you better ask them, making a mistake in this is not likely to make you happy
hot tanking your alu block will give you a black block in return.
for the guys that have 'hot tanked' their alu blocks. it was'nt a hot tank, i believe it's called a 'jetwasher'
check this thread : https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1199053
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My machinist called it jet-washing .. hot-tanking uses acids that would eat away at aluminum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and this : https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=256442
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A true hot tank cannot be done to aluminum. a steam tank with degreaser is what most shops use nowadays. Most shops refer to a steam tank as a hot tank now.</TD></TR></TABLE>
there's a little confusion about the term hot tank. a true hot tank will destroy your engine, eats trough alu. a so called jet washer, steam tank or cold tank will be oke. sometimes they call these hot tanks. but you better ask them, making a mistake in this is not likely to make you happy
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ahrpr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Aluminum is a weak metal bro. Can't stand alot of heat and will warp easily. Cmon now!</TD></TR></TABLE>
honed and hot tanked cmon now! ok i dont work at a machine shop or know what goes on after i drop my parts off but i payed for a hone and hot tank and it looks good to me
Aluminum is a weak metal bro. Can't stand alot of heat and will warp easily. Cmon now!</TD></TR></TABLE>
honed and hot tanked cmon now! ok i dont work at a machine shop or know what goes on after i drop my parts off but i payed for a hone and hot tank and it looks good to me
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Re: Is there a effective ghetto way to hot tank your block? (amy del sol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amy del sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">put it in the dishwasher
i've actually heard of people doing this, not sure how effective and i'm sure you have to take out the shelves and such</TD></TR></TABLE>
i've actually heard of people doing this, not sure how effective and i'm sure you have to take out the shelves and such</TD></TR></TABLE>
