Why should you have the cylinder head skimmed?
A cylinder head should be refaced as a matter of procedure when replacing a head gasket, not only does it give a good, clean finish to install the new head gasket but it will also identify any localised distortion, twisting or high spots within the head itself while on the machine bed. We remove as little material as possibly to obtain a smooth, flat surface.
Equally important, with the new M.L.S. (Multi Layer Steel) head gaskets found in most modern vehicles they have less chance of complying with distortions within the head than the older composite head gaskets.
Some head gaskets are available in various thicknesses to restore the compression ratio that is increased by skimming.
Below is a picture of a customer`s cylinder head on the machine bed halfway throught the skimming process. The customer chose not to get the cylinder head skimmed prior to fitting a new head gasket.........the vehicle never even got off the driveway once it was rebuilt.
It is quite clear to see distortion, newly machined surfaces at both ends while the fire-ring marks on chambers 1, 2 and 3 are still visible.
Message is quite simple.......Not getting the cylinder head skimmed is a false economy.
Cylinder head repair service & components
Cylinder head reconditioning (drop off or mail order)
Head skimming
Pressure testing
Thread repairs & heli-coiling
Valve seat cutting
Stem seal renewal
Valve lapping
We also offer a repair service for cylinder heads that have suffered from chain or belt failure. Service includes a inspection and overhaul of any parts damaged from valve to valve or piston contact plus supply of replacement parts ie valves, head gasket and belt/chain + tensioner kit.
If your cylinder head is beyond repair we have a vast network of contacts and can source good serviceable cylinder head, new bare heads or fully/partially built up heads for purchase. Please use the `contact us` form with your requirements
We are also able to offer other high quality engine components and service items such as:
Gaskets (Head sets, single head gaskets, inlet or exhaust gaskets & conversion sets)
Automotive gasket sheets, jointing sealants and valve paste for trade or DIY home repairers
Head bolts
Oil seals
Piston rings
Bearings/shells
Water pumps & Oil pumps
Valves
Belt and Chain kits
Uprated MLS and copper/steel head gaskets
Alternator belts
Along with discs, pads, clutch kits, exhausts, catalytic convertor, bushes, suspension components, wheel bearings, oil, filters, spark plugs, glow plugs, wiper blades and many more items to help keep your vehicle in tiptop condition and perfect running order.
Our online webstore has just a fraction of the components we can supply from FAI, Camtec, Ultraparts, Goodyear, INA, Dayco and Osvat to name afew.
If there is anything specific you require for your vehicle please use the `Contact us` form including as much details regarding you vehicle as possible (Reg number, chassis number, whether it has ABS/PAS/Aircon etc) so we can search for the correct part for you.
The lastest addition to our online webstore is a large range of high quality Automotive tools from Bergen, US pro, Bluespot and Toolzone. Whether its a normal set of metric combination spanners or a specialist engine timing kit we have the right tools for the job!
Some of the tools in the webstore
Ratchet spanners
Ring spanners
Combination spanners
Engine timing kits
Socket sets
Breaker bars
Auto electrical
Exhaust tools
Cylinder repair head tools
