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Final Engine Block Cleaning

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Late Model Engines Shop Full Tour & Assembly Process! BIG POWER Chevy LSX/LT Specialists! (LME)

What happens here

After honing, the engine block receives its final cleaning. This involves a hot water jet wash with a caustic solution to remove any remaining honing residue and debris. A final hot water rinse is performed to prevent flash rust on the freshly machined iron surfaces. For the cylinder walls, lacquer thinner and ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) are used for a meticulous final cleaning, ensuring every microscopic particle is removed to optimize ring seating during break-in.

Goal: Achieve pristine engine block cleanliness

Tools and materials

  • Hot Water Heater — Providing hot water for the final rinse
  • Jet Wash Machine — Final cleaning of the engine block
  • Rags — Applying cleaning agents and wiping surfaces
  • ATF — Final cleaning of cylinder walls for deterrence
  • Caustic Solution — Cleaning agent in the jet wash
  • Lacquer Thinner — Final cleaning of cylinder walls

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